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…
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…