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National Forklift Safety Day 2025: Why Forklift Safety is Everyone’s Responsibility
Read More: National Forklift Safety Day 2025: Why Forklift Safety is Everyone’s ResponsibilityToday, June 10th, marks National Forklift Safety Day, a timely reminder that forklift safety isn’t just about protecting operators—it’s a critical component of running a compliant, efficient, and financially sound business. With over 68,000 industrial truck accidents reported each year, ensuring every forklift operator is properly trained and OSHA-compliant is more than best practice—it’s a…
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The High Cost of Non-Compliance: Why Forklift Operator Certification Matters
Read More: The High Cost of Non-Compliance: Why Forklift Operator Certification MattersFailing to properly train and certify forklift operators isn’t just a safety risk—it can also be a costly legal and financial mistake. Under OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) regulations, employers who neglect forklift training requirements face steep penalties. In serious cases, fines can reach $161,323 per violation. But the financial consequences don’t stop at…
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Forklifts and Foot Traffic: Why Pedestrian Safety Training is Critical in Warehouses
Read More: Forklifts and Foot Traffic: Why Pedestrian Safety Training is Critical in WarehousesAs an employer, you have a legal obligation to keep all of your employees safe in your workplace. OSHA’s General Duty Clause requires employers to provide a workplace free from recognized hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm to employees. This means as an employer you are required to conduct any required training…
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Top 10 OSHA Violations 2024
Read More: Top 10 OSHA Violations 2024Every year, OSHA’s list of the Top 10 most frequently cited workplace safety standards serves as a powerful reminder of why safety should always remain at the forefront of every organization. The FY 2024 report highlights areas where improvement is not just necessary but critical for protecting workers. Top 10 most frequently cited workplace for…
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Pedestrian Safety Tips
Read More: Pedestrian Safety TipsPedestrians are involved in about 40% of all forklift accidents. There are many reasons for this, but one is – we have told pedestrians most of their lives that they have the right of way!
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Using Forklift Extensions
Read More: Using Forklift ExtensionsPretty much, many of us use them. But, what do we need to know about them, other than the fact that they make our original forks longer?
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Warehouse Lighting Requirements
Read More: Warehouse Lighting RequirementsPer OSHA, companies are required to provide a minimum of two lumens per square foot in areas with heavy equipment in use.
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Forklift Operator Seat Ergonomics
Read More: Forklift Operator Seat ErgonomicsOne of the most important assets to your company is your group of dedicated employees and as the employer your goal is to reduce the risk of injury of your employees.
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Managing Worker Fatigue
Read More: Managing Worker FatigueOne of the best ways to make sure your business continues to flow and flow safely, is to make sure you and your employees avoid worker fatigue.
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Top 10 OSHA Violations (2019)
Read More: Top 10 OSHA Violations (2019)Patrick Kapust, Deputy Director of OSHA’s Directorate of Enforcement Programs, presented the agency’s top 10 violations for the fiscal year of 2019.