Did you know that forklifts are responsible for many workplace accidents? How to ensure the safe operation of these loading vehicles?
Here are a few tips to ensure the safety of workers who have to deal with the daily transit of goods in forklifts.
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Safety in the handling of forklift trucks.
Safe forklift operation is not only a matter of law, but a mandatory necessity to protect operators and the company as a whole. Forklifts, also known as forklifts, are used to transport various materials and products. They are used in service areas handling heavy loads, but improper handling of the machine results in great danger. Therefore, operators must be properly trained and the company must maintain the quality of the equipment.
Safety tips you need on forklift operation:
- Proper training: Ensure that all operators have completed a certified training course.
- Daily inspections: Perform daily inspections of forklifts prior to use to identify possible mechanical failures.
- Use of protective equipment: Operators must wear hard hats, gloves and safety footwear.
- Proper loading: Never exceed the load capacity of the truck and make sure the load is well balanced.
- Safe Zones: Keep operating areas clear and posted.
What is assessed in a forklift safety study?
A forklift safety assessment considers several factors to ensure safe operation. Some of these factors are:
- Mechanical conditions: Review of the general condition of the truck, including brakes, tires and hydraulics.
- Operator training: Verification of the training and competence of personnel operating the forklifts.
- Work environment: Evaluation of the conditions of the work area, such as available space, lighting and surfaces.
- Safety protocols: Analysis of the safety procedures and standards implemented.
Use of safety barriers and other elements working with forklifts.
At Safeway360, we are very clear that, in the scenario of an operational warehouse, where the flow of forklifts and loading vehicles is constant, it is necessary to design a security system to protect pedestrians and all types of goods.
In addition to safety barriers, flexible protections, or pavement signage, there are other elements that optimize safety in your warehouse:
- Use of industrial LED projectors, which allow the projection of logos, dividing lines and industrial traffic signs.
- Use of active safety systems, which combine visual and audible warning mechanisms with the latest technology (such as the Safedoor smart door, or our Safecross crossing safety kit).
At Safeway360, we offer a service that includes from the study of these needs to the installation and maintenance of these safety elements, which guarantee the coexistence of people and cargo vehicles, minimizing the risk of collision.
Industrial safety in the use of forklift trucks requires a comprehensive approach combining training, maintenance, constant evaluation and the use of protective devices.
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