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Forklift Safety- Top Rules must follow

Top 10 forklift safety rules to follow while operating a forklift. If you need forklift safety system feel free to contact us at : www.sharpeagle.tv.

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Forklift Safety- Top Rules must follow

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  1. Forklift Safety- Top Rules must follow

  2. Forklift Safety- Top Rules must follow Forkliftsareincrediblyusefulpiecesofequipment,usedthroughout manyindustriestoenhanceproductivity.Buttheycanalsobe extremelydangerous.Everyyearwehearaboutthousandsofforklift accidents,usuallycausedbyimproperandunsafeoperationsorlackof trainingfortheoperatives. Below are some essential safety tips to follow to ensure the safe operation of forklifts. * Operators Must Be Trained Accordingtostats,70% ofallaccidentscanbeavoidedwithproper training.Thismeanstrainingisreallyimportant.Therefore,employers shouldallowonlythoseoperatorswhohavebeentrainedandlicensed inaccordancewithOSHAstandards.It’salsoimportantthatyou evaluateyouroperator’sperformanceandgivethemsafetytraining fromtimetotime. * Clothing Should be Appropriate Whenworkingaroundforklifts,youroperatormusthaveaccessto appropriatesafetygearsuchasahardhat,safetyshoes,andhigh visibilityjackets.It’salsoimportanttoensurethattheworkwearmustbe reasonablyfittedasanylooseclothingcangetcaughtinthe machinery.Also,avoidoperatingthecontrolsoftheforkliftwhenyour handshavegreaseonthem,otherwise,itmaycauseanaccident.

  3. * Inspect the Equipment Beforeeveryuse,it’simportantthatyouinspecttheforkliftthoroughly. It’sbestitischeckeddailytoidentifyandloganyproblemsordefects. Youshouldneveroperatetheforkliftifitrequiresrepair. Some of the recommended checks include: Brakes Steering Mast Tires Radiatorleaks Fluidlevels * Maintain Good Visibility Toensureclearvisibility,theloadshouldbeshortandcarriedlowto theground.Ifvisibilityisrestricted,thenoperatetheforkliftinreverse, exceptwhenmovingupramps.Avoiddrivingiftheweatherisbadand itaffectsyourabilitytoseeclearly.Goodvisibilityhelpsthedriverto makebetterdecisionsandoperatetheirforkliftsafelyaround pedestrians,storageracks,andmachinery.Some of the best practices defined by OSHA that you can follow are: Lookinthedirectionyouaretravelingtowards. Userear-viewmirrorstoboostvisibilityoryoucanalsouseour Forklift camera systemforbettervisibilityandadditionalsafety features. Useheadlightsifworkingatnight,outdoors,orinareaswhere additionallightingisneeded. Alwaysmakeeyecontactwithpedestriansandotherworkers.

  4. * Even Distribution of Load It’sveryimportanttoensurethattheloadisevenlydistributed, thereforedonotliftaloadwithonefork.Usepalletsandskidsthatcan withstandtheweightoftheload.Neverusepalletsthataredamaged, deformed,ordecayedforholdinganyamountofload. * Operate at Safe Speed Aforkliftisnottobedrivenlikeregularvehicles,somakesurethatyou neverproceedpastthespeedlimit.Driveslowlyaroundcornersto minimizetheriskoftipping.Ifyouaremakingastop,doitgradually. Formorereliability,youcanalsoinstallaspeedlimiterontheforklift suchasSharpEagle’s Forklift Speed Limiter system. * Consider the Surrounding Environment Whileoperatingaforkliftyoumustpayattentiontotheworksiterules andguidelines.Becarefulofallthesignsplacedaroundtheworksite suchasclearanceheightsetc.Don’toperateonbridgeplates,unless youknowthattheycansupporttheweightoftheforkliftandload. *AvoidCarryingPeople Forkliftsaredesignedforcarryingloadsonly.Don’tallowother workerstoridealongwithyouunlessthere’sasecondseatattached totheforklift.Also,avoidraisingpeopleonforklifts,it’sextremely dangerousandshouldneverbedoneunderanycircumstances. Incorrectsafetyprocedurescancostyoulives,families,and businesses – sobecareful!

  5. * Avoid Unloading On Ramps Rampsareinclinedplatforms,unloadingonsuchaplatformwould throwoffthebalanceoftheforklift.So,undernocircumstancestry unloadingonaramp.Theforkliftcouldtipoverandcrushgoodsora co-worker,itcouldgoandhitapedestrian.Youneverknowwhat seriousinjuryitmightendupcausing. * Implement Forklift Safety Solutions Manyofthehazardsprevalentaroundforkliftscanbemitigatedwith customsignageandimplementingsafetysystems.Youcanimprove yourworksitebyimplementingafloormarkingsystem.Foryour forklifts,youcangetthemfittedwithsafetysolutionssuchasFork- viewCamera,ForkliftSpeedLimiter,orForkliftAnti-collisionSystemto avoidanymishaps. Attheendoftheshift,it’simportantthattheequipmentisparkedinits designatedarea.Beforeparkingensurethattheforksarefully lowered,thenapplytheparkingbrake,turnofftheengine,and removethekeyfromtheignition.Nowyouarealldone! So,thereyouhaveit,allthesafetyrulesthatmustbefollowedwhile workingaroundforklifts!Thekeytokeepingthebusinessmoving forwardistokeepsafetyontopofthemind.Neverletsafetytakea backseat,evenforamoment.IfyouarelookingtoimplementForklift safety system,dogetintouchwithusformoreinformationat: SharpeagleTechnology

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