Forklifts are pretty standard in a lot of workplaces today. They are handy and versatile machines! Forklifts can, however, become dangerous and even deadly for both operators and bystanders when misused. Several safety features are essential for a forklift’s proper and safe operation. Let’s talk about the top 4 standard forklift safety features, in no…
Industrial safety should always be a top priority for businesses that work with heavy machinery, dangerous chemicals, or other materials that can cause serious injury. Maintaining safety standards at the workplace is critical to protecting employees and maintaining an efficient workflow. This blog post will discuss steps you can take to improve industrial safety in…
For warehouse professionals, keeping up-to-date with OSHA requirements regarding forklift safety is vital. To operate a forklift, drivers must complete an OSHA-certified course, and employers must reevaluate their drivers every three years to maintain their certification. Training guides allow forklift operators to prepare for their initial certification or refresh their knowledge before their 3-year evaluations.…
Forklifts are consistently one of the most dangerous workplace hazards. In fact, OSHA ranked forklifts the 7th most cited hazard across all workplaces. OSHA estimates there is a 90% probability of a forklift being involved in a serious injury or a fatal accident. While a number of operator or pedestrian mistakes can cause forklift accidents,…
Rather than celebrate non-fatal accidents and near-misses, let’s call these warehouse incidents what they are: a dangerous coincidence. After all, those incidents are nothing to praise in the first place. They are far too close to tragedy and loss of life to be considered a positive experience. Dangerous industries like construction, warehouses, and transportation tend…
Forklifts and other mobile machinery are some of the most hazardous elements of a warehouse. They can cause injury to both the operator or pedestrians due to errors such as not adhering to posted signage, improperly stacking a load, or not paying attention to the surroundings. The dangers that forklifts present in the workplace are…
One of the most common and in-demand jobs in any warehouse is that of a forklift driver. Forklift drivers are necessary for virtually any industry you can think of, from lumber to food processing. If you’re considering becoming a forklift driver, the following qualifications will get you on the right track. These qualifications break down…
All too often, companies sacrifice warehouse safety to protect their bottom line. But, in doing that, those companies are taking a significant gamble. Without safety precautions, there is a risk of causing harm to employees and suffering potential financial losses. Safety solutions are investments for a future safe and profitable work environment. While the upfront…
Forklifts are notoriously one of the most dangerous pieces of equipment on a job site or in a warehouse. In fact, they are a leading cause of injury in the warehouse industry. Operators and pedestrians alike are in danger when a forklift is not properly used. Some of the more common forklift accidents involve being…
A “Near Miss” Is… The phrase “near-miss” or “close call” is common for those working in and around warehouses. OSHA would define a near miss as an incident where “a worker might have been injured if the circumstances had been slightly different.” These incidents can occur due to unsafe conditions or an employee acting unsafely.…