Forklift safety guidelines

If you have a forklift on your premises, you must consider the following points. If you really answer all of their "no", you will want to consider the problem for the safety of your drivers and anyone entering the area of ​​truck travel.

1) Forklift operating area separated from pedestrians

2) pedestrian access to forklift work areas restricted by barriers

3) walkways clear and provided

4) Trucks in operation signs

5) Mirrors for motorists and pedestrians provided to all the blind spots

6) Changes to the program of work daily communicated to all affected employees for using forklift

7) Lift trucks and tires suitable for use on all surfaces operating at this workplace

8) Safety belt mounted on the forklift and used

9) The saddle is in good shape

10) Truck is on a schedule of periodic maintenance

11) Forklift is checked and certified annually

12) Forklift a size appropriate for the tasks

13) Forklift has a legible load chart

14) The operators understand the load chart

15) of the load diagram indicate the capacity of safety for the various attachments and is rated for each

16) Trucks equipped with warning devices function properly (work-based horns, turn signals and brake and reversing lights work, reversing beepers)

17) forklift has a proper functioning of the device for controlling the speed installed

18) Overhead cage is mounted on the carriage

19) forklift operators hold an appropriate certificate to operate

20) Uncertified forklift operators are directly controlled in view of a person authorized

21) forklift operators observe speed limits and warning signs

22) forklift operators receive adequate training and education on all models of lift trucks in operation and the dangers in the workplace and safe working practices

23) The forklift operators understand the obligation to report any damage to equipment and truck accidents

24) Use a pre-test checklist at the beginning of each shift

If you answered "yes" to these points, congratulations on a great job on the safety of the forklift. If you did answer "no" to a few, just make adjustments and to establish policies for employees and make sure if you have visitors on the floor, to make sure everyone knows of the security policies. Make all safe .......