Forklift Accidents – Funny but not funny.

There are several ways to stay safe when driving a forklift, including:

1. Proper training: It is important to receive proper training on how to operate a forklift safely. This should include both classroom instruction and hands-on training.
2. Pre-operation inspection: Always inspect the forklift before use, including checking brakes, steering, lights, and other safety equipment.
3. Wear proper PPE: Personal Protective Equipment, such as a hard hat, safety glasses, and steel-toed shoes, should be worn when operating a forklift.
4. Follow traffic rules: Treat a forklift like a vehicle and follow traffic rules, including obeying posted speed limits and using turn signals when appropriate.
5. Pay attention to your surroundings: Always be aware of your surroundings and be on the lookout for pedestrians and other vehicles.
6. Keep a safe distance: Keep a safe distance from other vehicles and obstacles, and always be aware of your lift height when entering doorways or other low-clearance areas.
7. Use caution when driving on ramps and inclines: Slow down and use caution when driving on ramps and inclines to avoid tipping over.
8. Do not exceed the load capacity: Always ensure that the load is not exceeding the weight limit of the forklift and is balanced properly.
9. Don’t drive under the influence: Never operate a forklift while under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
10. Follow proper maintenance procedures: Make sure the forklift is properly maintained and serviced, following the manufacturer’s recommendations.

By following these safety guidelines, you can help ensure a safe and incident-free environment while operating a forklift.

Looking at these videos I am guessing most people would say this would never happen to them. I am sure the people said the same thing. Always have safety in mind.

Warehouse and Safety Resources

• 5 Amazing Warehouse Robots for Fulfilment and Distribution Centers.
• AGV, ASRS, Warehouse Distribution Automation.
• Amazon Warehouse – behind the scenes.
• ASRS – Automated storage and retrieval system.
• Converse Automated Distribution Center.
• Distribution Centers & Supply Chain Management Explained.
• History of job safety, 1980 film.
• Inside Amazon’s Smart Warehouse.
• Is your warehouse ready to handle omnichannel logistics?
• Modern Warehouse Automation For the Next Level.
• Tour of Amazon Fulfillment Center.
• Why UPS trucks never turn left – Supply Chain.

Safety Quotes

• “Safety is not a gadget, but a state of mind.” ~Eleanor Everet
• “It takes leadership to improve safety.” ~Jackie Stewart
• “There’s no better policy in society than pursuing the health and safety of its people.” ~Ralph Nader
• ”An incident is just the tip of the iceberg, a sign of a much larger problem below the surface.”  ~Don Brown
• “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” ~Benjamin Franklin