Forklift Safety Awareness |
Measures in the Workplace
A
forklift is a powered industrial truck used to lift and move materials over
short distances.
Preparation
Secure the load so it
is safely arranged and stable.
Do not carry damaged merchandise
unless it has been secured by wrapping or banding.
Center the load as nearly
as possible.
Use caution when handling
off-center loads that cannot be centered.
Distribute the
heaviest part of the load nearest the front wheels of the forklift.
Do not overload. Know
the stated capacity of your forklift and do not exceed it. Only by keeping within
the weight limit can you operate the forklift safely.
A forklift's capacity
is rated for a specified load center. If the load is off-center, improperly
distributed, or oversized, it may exceed capacity and unbalance the forklift.
Use the load extension backrest.
TRANSPORTATION & FORKLIFT HAZARD 3
Approaching the Load
Approach the load slowly and
carefully, stopping 8to 12 inches in front of the load.
Place the truck squarely
in front of the load with the fork sat the correct height.
Set the direction
control to neutral.
Do not raise or lower the forks
unless the forklift is stopped and the brake is set.
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Fork Position
Level the forks before inserting
them into the pallet.
The forks must be
placed under the load as far as possible.
Slide the forks into
the pallet until they are fully under the load. The forks should be at least
two-thirds the length of the load.
Be careful that the
forks do not go through to the other side where pallets are closely stacked.
Center the weight of
the load between the forks. Adjust the forks to distribute the weight evenly.
Tilt the mast back carefully to stabilize
the load.
Lifting the Load
Check that there is adequate overhead
clearance before raising the load.
Make sure there is
sufficient clearance under overhead installations, lights, pipes, etc.
Carefully lift the load
up above the lower stack about 4 inches.
Lift the load and then tilt the
mast back slightly to rest the load against the backrest extension.
Improperly distributed loads may tip
the forklift because the center of gravity has shifted
Tilting the mast back reduces the load distance and
makes the load safer to carry
Ensure that the load does not catch
on any obstructions.
Slowly return the lift control
lever to the neutral position.
Forklift Safety Awareness | Measures in the Workplace
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