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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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Surviving an OSHA Inspection
Read More: Surviving an OSHA InspectionOSHA announced an important policy change that could potentially have a significant impact on small business owners.
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Why Conduct Safety Training?
Read More: Why Conduct Safety Training?Why do we train our Operators? Not only is it to save lives and cut down on injuries, it’s required by law!
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Importance of Forklift Pre-Inspections
Read More: Importance of Forklift Pre-InspectionsOSHA requires that all forklifts be inspected before shifts at least once a day.
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Choosing Forklift Safety Accessories
Read More: Choosing Forklift Safety AccessoriesForklift safety accessories can be effective for accident prevention. They should never replace the use of standard equipment.
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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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Top 10 OSHA Violations of 2020
Read More: Top 10 OSHA Violations of 2020Year after year, forklift-related violations show up in OSHA’s Top 10 most common citations.