It’s just the preventable ones that occur that are tougher to swallow. If you work inside of a warehouse or any other place that requires the use of a forklift, you may want to consider this checklist before use. I decided to take the liberty of conducting a forklift inspection.
list. This list will cover all the possible concerns that could endanger the operator or persons within the vincinity.
10 Warning Precautions to consider:
*Know your forklift – Do not operate this truck unless you have received thorough training and you are authorized to use it.
*Check your forklift – Forklifts should be checked on a daily basis before use.
(See checklist at bottom)
*Keep body inside at all times – Please do not attempt to place any part of your body within
the mast structure or between the mast and truck.
*Never overload – Don’t overload the forklift, check weight and capacity rules.
*Be visual of your surroundings – Be courteous to pedestrians by operating the forklift in a
safe and professional manner.
*Avoid sudden jerks/movement – Operate your forklift as smoothly as possible. Use precise
care when in use to avoid an overturn.
*Stablize your load – Try not to handle any loose or unstacked loads. Use special care when
Handling loads to avoid losing the load or striking pedestrians.
*Use work platform – Never lift pedestrians unless they are attached to a security harness.
*Please be certain to close down your forklift completely, never leave behind the key or leave
running with the key.
*Never allow or advise the use of the forklift to any particular persons who are not authorized
or have no experience using one.
