Forklift Safety Basics
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Training and Certification
Never operate a lift truck with wet hands or shoes.
Never touch any controls with grease on your hands or gloves.
Use hand and footholds properly to get on or off vehicle, (three-point stance).
Conduct Circle Check
Adjust seat position for comfort
Wear your seatbelt
Look in the direction of travel and do not move forklift until certain that all persons or obstacles are clear.
Watch out for pedestrians.
Avoid driving a forklift up to anyone who is standing in front
of a bench or any other fixed object.
Travel in reverse when the load is blocking frontal vision.
Reduce speed when vision is restricted by doors, corners and when entering a trailer.
Keep to the right unless conditions or layout dictate otherwise.
Watch the swing of the rear of the forklift as well as the forks and the load.
Use caution when working in enclosed areas, ensure adequate ventilation and be aware of any warning signs of CO poisoning
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