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Forklift Safety
There are so many forklift safety measures. In order to keep your crew and pedestrians safe; outlined below are safety measures and precautions.
- The legal age to operate a forklift is 18.
- Inspect the forklift before using. Report any type of leak that you notice. Make sure horns, lights and brakes work.
- Inspect the load. Making sure there are no broken pallets or damaged goods will help in a safe move or lift. Securing cumbersome loads will help ensure the safety of the goods and the forklift operator.
- Use an assistant. Often times having someone on foot to help maneuver the forklift can prove to be beneficial while backing up.
- Do not block your vision. Carrying a load that blocks your vision can be very dangerous. Keep your load out of your line of sight.
- Allowing people to walk underneath a raised load.
- Operating a forklift while on medications that can cause drowsiness or fatigue is not acceptable.
- Do not smoke while on a forklift. Smoking can cause distractions.
Decker Forklifts is adamant about forklift safety. Please read our blog posts about forklift safety and watch our video regarding Forklift Safety.