Forklift Safety Guidance
Below is a quick guide to common safety issues and protocols. For more, download the PDF.
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Below is a quick guide to common safety issues and protocols. For more, download the PDF.
Go back to ZERO FeaturesA mobile, power-propelled truck used to carry, push, pull, lift, stack or tier materials.
Commonly known as forklifts, pallet trucks, rider trucks, fork trucks, or lift trucks.
Can be powered through electric or combustion engines.
Excluded are vehicles used for earth moving and over-the-road hauling.
Key elements of a PIT safety training program encompass specific aspects of the lift truck including
warnings, capacity, stability and controls, as well as workplace topics such as surface conditions, pedestrian traffic, hazardous locations and load analysis. At
Pedestrian signs in the workplace should provide warning in areas where PITs may present a hazard. The use of warning systems can also enhance the visibility of lift truck equipment throughout a facility.