Job one, staying safe. OSHA estimates that 110,000 forklift accidents take place every year at U.S. job sites. For all their benefits to the modern workplace, forklifts bring with them numerous hazards. This infographic looks at the rules and regulations concerning forklift safety, lays out important statistics, and provides tips for eliminating forklift hazards. Created by the Propane Council.

1. JOB#1:STAYINGSAFE
PROPANE.COM/SAFETYFIRST
KEEP LOADS
SLOW DOWN AND
SOUND THE HORN
AT LOCATIONS
WHERE VISION
IS OBSTRUCTED
BUCKLE UP
INSPECT
STORE PROPANE
CYLINDERS IN A
STOP THE FORKLIFT
BEFORE RAISING OR
LOWERING FORKS
CLOSE
SERVICE
VALVES
ON PROPANE CYLINDERS
WHEN NOT IN USE
STOP
PROPANE CYLINDERS
PRIOR TO OPERATION
SECURE
RACK
WITHIN THE
WEIGHT
CAPACITYOF THE FORKLIFT
ON CYLINDERS
ARE SECURE AND
POINTING AWAY FROM
THE LOCATING PIN
PRESSURE RELIEF
VALVE COMPONENTS
ENSURE THE
SET PARKING BRAKE
LOWER FORKS
SET CONTROLS
TO NEUTRAL
WHEN FINISHED
USE CAUTIONON GRADES OR RAMPS
PRACTICE FORKLIFT SAFETY
FOLLOW THESE TIPS TO PROTECT YOUR CREW AND YOURSELF