| While forklifts make warehouse work much | | | | knowing how much weight the forks can handle |
| easier, they can be dangerous, and even | | | | safely. Some people may assume that if the |
| fatal, if they are used incorrectly. The | | | | forks can lift the weight, it is safe. This |
| operator or bystanders can be seriously | | | | is not true and could lead to serious injury |
| injured or killed if the proper forklift | | | | if the weight causes the forklift to lose its |
| safety protocol is not followed. Forklift | | | | balance and topple over. Bystanders could be |
| operators must stay in the cab of the lift at | | | | crushed if the cargo falls off of the forks |
| all times, the need to know how much weight | | | | as well. |
| the forks can handle, they need to be aware | | | | |
| of their surroundings at all times. | | | | Forklift operators need to be aware of their |
| | | | surroundings at all times. They need to be |
| It is vital that forklift operators remain in | | | | aware of any sudden drop offs, hills, |
| the cab while operating the equipment. | | | | potholes, walls, or anything else in the |
| Forklift operators who stick their heads out | | | | area. It is vital that forklift operators |
| from under the overhead guard run the risk of | | | | avoid these obstructions in order to safely |
| having something fall on them or hitting | | | | transport their cargo. Both bystanders and |
| their heads against objects outside of the | | | | forklift drivers need to stay out of each |
| cab. Forklift drivers need to keep their | | | | other's ways, as a collision could be |
| hands and feet in the cab at all times as | | | | catastrophic. |
| well. Any protruding limbs could get caught | | | | |
| on passing objects and pull the driver out of | | | | OSHA rules dictate that forklift operators be |
| the cab, leading to dire consequences. | | | | certified and trained in forklift safety. |
| | | | Operating forklifts correctly and safely can |
| Another important part of forklift safety is | | | | prevent injuries and save lives. |