Forklift Safety – When Pedestrians and Vehicles Mix

In large warehousing facilities, or even in industrial buildings where materials are often moved from one area to another, forklifts are a fairly common sight. Referred to by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) as powered industrial trucks, forklifts comes in many different shapes and sizes, from small runabouts to heavy-duty units typically employed in lumber yards and mining sites. Regardless of their size, however, forklifts present one of the more common hazards to worker safety.

Forklift Safety – Basic Loading and Cargo-Carrying Tips

Forklift operation is a bit more complicated than it might at first seem. The demands of balancing cargo loads, weight transfer and safe maneuvering mean that piloting a forklift takes a specialized skill set – certainly more than just transferring basic driving skills onto a new platform.