Powered Industrial Trucks About 100 workers are killed each year as a result of Powered Industrial Truck accidents. Basic Forklift Safety Practices: Here are a few common safety rules to follow during forklift operation: Use the seat belt. It will keep you secured in the seat in the event of...
Powered Industrial Trucks Forklifts are excellent laborsaving devices. They save time and reduce the likelihood of injury associated with manual material handling activities. However, forklifts can become very dangerous if operated by a reckless or untrained operator. All operators should receive safety training prior to being allowed to operate a...
Loading Dock Safety Loading docks are busy areas. Trucks, trailers, and forklifts move throughout loading areas. Trailers, dock levelers, and rolling doors can cause pinch points and elevated docks pose a fall hazard. Workers must pay attention to these hazards and focus on safety training, the proper equipment, and strict...
Loading Dock Safety Loading docks are busy areas. Trailers, dock levelers, and rolling doors can cause pinch points and elevated docks pose a fall hazard. Workers must pay attention to these hazards. Making Your Dock Safe Do not use equipment unless you are trained and authorized to do so. Stay...
The Three-Point Rule You Don’t Have To Fall Off A Truck! Each year, workers are hurt while getting into or out of heavy equipment, a truck or tractor cab, hooking up air and electrical lines, or mounting or dismounting trailers. Insurance studies show falls from vehicles produced injuries that were...
The Three-Point Rule You Don’t Have To Fall Off A Truck! Each year, workers are hurt while getting into or out of heavy equipment, a truck or tractor cab, hooking up air and electrical lines, or mounting or dismounting trailers. Insurance studies show falls from vehicles produced injuries that were...
The Truck Three-‐Point Rule of Safety You Don’t Have To Fall Off A Truck! Fall injuries while getting into or out of heavy equipment, a truck or tractor cab, hooking up air and electrical lines, or mounting or dismounting trailers are usually serious injuries. Insurance studies show falls from vehicles...