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    Forklifts and Foot Traffic: Why Pedestrian Safety Training is Critical in Warehouses

    As 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

    Every 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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    Harness & Body Belt Inspection

    If you repair or operate an order picker or aerial lift, it’s important to remember to check not only your vehicle you are going to use before you use it, but the harness that may save your life.

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    Brake Inspection & Replacement

    Forklift operators are required to perform a pre-shift inspection. One item of focus is the brakes.

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    Safety Seat Switches

    ANSI, the American National Standard Institute, under the B56 standards, mandates that the operator of a powered industrial truck, or forklift, must be seated in the normal operating position on the forklift before it can travel.

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    It’s “That Time of Year” Again

    With the temperature dropping, typically the dock doors are closed more hours of the day, which for many companies means less air circulation. This can lead to problems that could be ignored during the warmer times of the year, but not this time of the year.

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    Checked Your Nameplate Lately?

    Nameplates, data tags, or capacity tags are just some names they are called by. They are an important part of your forklift. These tags need to be legible and on the truck. They also need to reflect the attachments that may be on your forklift, as stated in the following OSHA regulations.

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    Do You Have A “Safe” Attitude?

    A positive attitude towards safety will pay off in many ways. It saves you money, keeps you in your job and even saves your life.

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    Daily Checklists

    OSHA requires that each “Powered Industrial Truck” is checked out before it is put into operation. Most companies use a “Daily Checklist” to inspect their equipment.

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    Forklift Accidents: 4 Main Types

    A forklift tip over is the number one accident involving a forklift. OSHA’s Office of Data Analysis examined 53 investigative case files involving powered industrial Truck fatalities that occurred between 1980-1986 and found that the single largest accident was vehicle tipovers.

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    Dispatching a Forklift Service Technician

    Similar to your personal vehicle, a forklift breakdown cannot be diagnosed over the phone.

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    In-House Tech VS Outsourcing

    Both in-house forklift service technicians as well as outsourcing services have proven benefits.

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    Forklift Battery Maintenance

    Forklift batteries must be properly maintained to reach their full potential. Improper maintenance cuts battery life 50%.

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