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Factors Contributing to Accidents
Behavioural / Operational Factors
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Lack of worker
training.
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Improper vehicle
restraints on trucks and trailers.
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Inadequate servicing
of the forklift.
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Improper backing,
turning, braking.
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Improperly parking
the forklift
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Walking and working in the
general area of forklift operations.
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oPoor communication during shared tasks, or in
shared spaces.
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Improper warnings to
others of forklift presence.
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Allowing passengers
on the forklift or load.
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oNon-acceptable behaviours, horseplay, showing off
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Excessive speed
  
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Characteristics of the Workplace
Narrow, crowded, or cluttered aisles.
oIntersections and doorways.
oConcentrations of traffic.
oType of materials being stored or moved.
  
Condition of loading dock.
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Ramps, inclines or different surface conditions.
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Other factors - noise, odours, toxic gases, dust,
lighting.
Operational Systems
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Production factors - speed, stress, lack of proper
attachments or accessories
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Age of forklifts
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Maintenance program
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Characteristics of the Load
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Poor palletizing
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Damaged Skids
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Load too heavy
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Load unstable
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Load blocking vision
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