FORKLIFT SAFETY TIPS - 1
Safe Operation
Wear appropriate personal protective clothing as provided by employer. Hard hat, protective
footwear and high visibility clothing are recommended as a minimum when working around
forklifts. Other equipment may be needed depending on the working environment
Carry out a pre-operation check of the forklift
Report the defects immediately to supervisor
Make sure work path is free of obstructions
Wear operator restraints, where fitted
Look all around before moving off
Look in the direction of travel
Travel at a speed suitable for the location and the load carried
Travel with the forks lowered, but clear of the ground
Watch out for pedestrians
Avoid sudden stops and violent braking
Take care when driving on wet, icy , slippery or loose surfaces
Slow down at corners, doorways, and at danger spots
Sound the horn several times when approaching blind corners, exits and entrances
footwear and high visibility clothing are recommended as a minimum when working around
forklifts. Other equipment may be needed depending on the working environment
Carry out a pre-operation check of the forklift
Report the defects immediately to supervisor
Make sure work path is free of obstructions
Wear operator restraints, where fitted
Look all around before moving off
Look in the direction of travel
Travel at a speed suitable for the location and the load carried
Travel with the forks lowered, but clear of the ground
Watch out for pedestrians
Avoid sudden stops and violent braking
Take care when driving on wet, icy , slippery or loose surfaces
Slow down at corners, doorways, and at danger spots
Sound the horn several times when approaching blind corners, exits and entrances
Ensure the reverse horn is working
Switch off and remove the key before leaving the forklift. Place the key in a safe location when
driving task is completed
Apply the parking brake before leaving the forklift
Face the forklift and use the steps and handholds when getting in or out of the vehicle. Use three points of contact.
Switch off and remove the key before leaving the forklift. Place the key in a safe location when
driving task is completed
Apply the parking brake before leaving the forklift
Face the forklift and use the steps and handholds when getting in or out of the vehicle. Use three points of contact.
Park in the designated place.
Report any accidents or near misses to a supervisor
Report any accidents or near misses to a supervisor
Never :
Operate a forklift unless you are trained, competent and authorised to do so
Use a forklift or equipment you know is not working properly
Operate controls from outside the cab, unless it is designed so you can do this
Stand on or near the controls to reach the load or anything outside the cab
Start or stop suddenly
Make abrupt or quick turns
Travel on uneven ground unless the forklift is suitable for this
Run over unprotected cables or flexible pipes
Try to carry out repairs – leave this to a qualified maintenance engineer
Operate a forklift when under the influence of alcohol or drugs [prescribed or illegal]
Use mobile phones or other hand-held devices while operating the forklift
Use an attachment unless a competent person, an authorised dealer, or manufacturer has derated the forklift [reduced actual capacity]
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