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“Safety Triangle” of Forklift Training
Read More: “Safety Triangle” of Forklift TrainingOn the first side of the triangle, under OSHA Regulation 1910.178(L), employers have to train our forklift operators.
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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.
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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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Common Signals of Forklift Abuse
Read More: Common Signals of Forklift AbuseIf an operator or the application of a forklift causes equipment damage beyond normal wear and tear, it is considered forklift abuse.
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Forklift Floor and Operating Surfaces
Read More: Forklift Floor and Operating SurfacesAn unloaded standard forklift at 5,000 lbs. of rated lift capacity weighs 9,000 lbs. and can increase to 14,000 lbs.
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Housekeeping
Read More: HousekeepingWarehouse housekeeping is important to the safe and proper operation of a forklift within your facility.
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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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Know Your Forklift Trip Points
Read More: Know Your Forklift Trip PointsHere is a list of potential trip points to keep in mind when operating a forklift.
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Forklift Precautions in Cold Weather
Read More: Forklift Precautions in Cold WeatherDuring the winter season we must stay alert to factors such as temperature, snow, sleet, ice, etc.
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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?