Used Clark Warehouse Forklifts Simi Valley

Forklift Safety Guidelines and Tips
In the United States, 20,000 individuals are injured every year in accidents related to the use of forklifts. And each and every year about 100 deaths are caused by forklift accidents. Luckily, correct training about maintenance and operation procedures could significantly lessen the chance of accidents. The following basic safety rules and tips should be followed whenever using a forklift.

Training
The employer is responsible for making sure that employees are qualified to use a forklift and have undergone a correct training program. Training includes a combination of lectures, presentations, discussions and practical hands-on training. Reevaluation must occur every three years. Forklift operators have to be up-to-date with current forklift safety regulations. Forklift training program content includes general workplace hazards, dangers of forklift operations, workplace lighting and surfaces, and dangers connected to operating the specific forklift that the employee would be using. An employee must be 18 years of age or over to utilize a forklift.

Maintenance
To be able to make certain that the equipment is working safely and properly, forklift inspection must be done each day. The inspection involves keeping a checklist of things and reporting any problems right away.

The Work Place
Having a clean and safe workplace is vital in the safe operation of a forklift. A safe work place means establishing "traffic lanes" which are designated for forklift use only. Warning systems like for example horns and flashing lights must be in place to indicate when there is an approaching forklift. Forklift docking stations must be kept in good repair and inspected daily.

General Guidelines
Included in the general safety rules of utilizing a forklift are ; respecting the load capacity of the forklift and never going over the maximum; making sure that there is enough clearance for the load; lowering or raising the load only when the forklift is stationary; and keeping arms, legs and hands in the vehicle during operation.

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