Forklift lights are a “safety-first” OSHA requirement. While they’re often taken for granted, forklift lights help drivers see better in low-light situations, ultimately increasing safety and productivity. In addition to standard forklift lighting, other types of add-on warning lights can help both forklift drivers and pedestrians stay safe while on the job. But just like…
Because of the dangers presented by forklifts, it is vital to check the systems and mechanisms at the beginning of each shift to decrease the risk of injury to yourself and others.
Regular forklift maintenance is one of the most important concerns to prevent accidents. But safety is not the only reason regular maintenance is valuable.
5 Forklift Safety Tips for the Workplace Janet worked as a forklift operator at a paper mill for several years, so she knew all the shortcuts. One day, she was in a hurry and took a shortcut through a rarely-used pedestrian zone. Unfortunately, she didn’t see the other worker until it was too late. Forklifts…
The warehouse forklift operator, Barry, was a veteran driver of 20 years. He’d spent his career driving forklifts and other mobile equipment in a warehouse setting. Barry had an excellent safety record and almost always took the proper safety precautions. He’d even provided forklift certification training for new hires from time to time. Despite all…
OSHA NEWS In February 2022, OSHA proposed updating the industrial truck’s standard. The U.S. Department of Labor announced today a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking by the department’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration to improve worker safety and health by ensuring the agency’s general industry and construction industry rules reflect current industry practice and state-of-the-art technology. This proposed…
Warehouse safety is a high priority for business owners and operators. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, a worker died every 111 minutes from a work-related injury in 2020. Of those, 30% were transportation-related. Many of these fatalities could have been prevented by installing a proximity alert system, such as HIT-NOT. These alert systems…
Joe was driving his forklift down a clearly lined path between two sets of tall racks. He was following workplace guidelines for forklift operations. Another employee suddenly stepped into Joe’s path from behind a rack. Because Joe didn’t see them in time, he hit his co-worker, resulting in a severe injury. After the accident Joe suffered…
The new employee has been on-the-job for only a week. He is concerned about no forklift safety plan. From his past job experience, it came in handy to get new hires, like him, up-to-speed. It also worked great as an educational safety net for the existing staff. Frankly, you agree with him, and even though…
Forklift injuries are serious business. Every employer, warehouse manager, and forklift operator must understand the potential consequences of these workplace accidents. A study conducted by Worksafe found over 55,000 reported incidents in the United States between 2006-2016. The results of this study show not only how damaging these accidents can be to workers but also…