The forklift is the most recognizable and used piece of equipment in a warehouse. They are an invaluable tool capable of doing a ton of work. Walk into any warehouse, and you’ll see an organized ballet of trucks and people moving materials high and low, near and far. Without the forklift, the landscape of warehousing […]
Category Archives: Forklift Safety
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administrations (OSHA) sets the rules and regulations regarding workplace safety. The government entity exists to keep workers safe and employers honest about their practices. They have many regulations regarding the use of powered industrial trucks and their use in warehouses. When it comes to floor markings for forklift safety, they […]
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) sets worker safety standards. No matter what kind of job it is, these regulations ensure companies follow the same set of uniform rules across the country. After setting the rules, it is the Administration’s job to make sure companies follow them and levy fines if they don’t. We […]
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One thing they don’t teach in an OSHA forklift training video is how to clean a forklift. It is an important part of the job, but it doesn’t happen as often as it should. The environment that a forklift works in is dirty. When used outdoors, a forklift will kick up dirt and debris while doing its […]
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Operating a forklift safely and responsibly is hard enough in ideal conditions. Throw in some rough terrain and adverse conditions, and the job gets exponentially harder. Controlling the lift and loading on rough terrain requires a steady hand and patience. Rushing across a rough area will increase the chances of an accident or a spilled […]
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At some point in their career, every forklift driver will make a mistake. Even the most careful driver will bump into something or spear a load eventually. In a warehouse, where there are multiple trucks, lifts, and hazards, the odds of an accident go up significantly. People make mistakes and accidents happen, but knowing that […]