Forklift Training and Forklift Safety:
Forklift safety training is really the employer's responsibility. It is in the employer's best interests to spend some money on forklift training for all employees. Improperly utilized forklifts can cause damage to your property. Businesses could be sued if there are injuries. It's worthwhile to make sure that anyone operating a forklift is well trained to do so.
In order to make sure that forklift operation is safe, a forklift training program should be attended by every employee.
The basics of utilizing a forklift should be learned by all the workers. Safety information must be provided in the form of handouts, and posted in warning signs and posters. The following are several important forklift training and safety tips:
1) An employee can only utilize a forklift if she or he is licensed. Never take risks with such big machinery. Forklift training should be taken very seriously.
2) Forklift operators must always use seat belts. Just because the forklift moves slowly doesn't mean that seat belts could be ignored. Accidents are less likely to cause personal injuries when seat belts are worn.
3) A system wherein staff report instances of mechanical problems or damage should be established. As the employer, you have to create an efficient and effective reporting system which is easy to learn. Staff should be well trained in forklift basics so that they could detect and report issues when they occur.
4) Staff should be trained how to lean away from the turn, and stay inside the cab even if there is risk of overturning. Staff should not jump out. That's the best way to avoid serious injury.
5) Employees should be trained about the weight capacity limit of the forklift. A major cause of forklift mishaps is related to tip overs caused by lifting too big a load. Staff must really know how much they can carry safely. A tip over could damage the whole forklift. Overloading is the biggest safety mistake an employee can make.