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Forklift Safety Basics

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Stability Triangle

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Traveling On Inclines

Loading Trucks

Forklift Accidents

Handling Propane

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Check yourself to see that wheels are chocked

• Ensure that truck and trailer brakes are set and wheels are blocked.

• Trailers not hooked to a tractor at a dock should be secured by trailer jacks or sufficient support.

• Inspect condition of truck or trailer before entering.

• Watch for holes or weak floors.

• Watch for trash, loose objects and obstructions.

• Ensure the floors will support the combined weight of the forklift and the load.

Even Lite loads can add up

Never Overload Any Trailer

• Do not allow pedestrians in trailers while a lift truck is loading or unloading.

• The likelihood of being crushed by a forklift is greater in tight spaces.

• Ensure proper lighting in trailer and work area.

Avoid the pitfalls of an unstable or overweight load

• Never park a forklift on a dock plate. 

• Ensure that portable dock plates are properly secured before driving over. 

• Ensure plate capacity is capable  of supporting forklift and load.  

• Dock levelers must be extended and securely resting on trailer floor.

• Install anti-slipping material in any area that could be a hazard due to weather conditions.

• Ensure that docks and dock plates are clear of obstructions and not oily, wet or coated with ice or snow.

• Know where to find safety salt, ice melter or oil absorbent.

Have a policy in place to prevent truck pulling out prematurely

Prepare dock for inclement weather conditions and slippage from water snow and ice