Forklifts present several hazards in warehouses. The four major hazards are attachments, pedestrians, work environment, and loads. Attachments can affect a forklift's capacity and stability. Pedestrians can be hit if the forklift operator has limited visibility or is speeding. Hazards in the work environment include poor ventilation, slippery floors, and inadequate lighting. Load hazards involve unbalanced, heavy, or vision-blocking loads. Managers should ensure operators are trained and qualified, equipment is checked before use, and safety precautions like wearing uniforms and controlling speed are followed to reduce forklift accident risks.
A short refresher course in safe forklift operation. available for presentation online or at your workplace with checklists, planning, scheduling tips and information. contact Eric at erickay84@gmail.com
We all know that many companies employ forklifts and that forklift operators do the main bulk of this kind of labor. These machines are powerful and there is always risk involved when they are used by people who have not been trained on operating them safely.
The National Traumatic Occupational Surveillance System registered 1530 worker deaths from forklift accidents between the years 1980 and 2001. Of these accidents, the biggest portion at 22%, most were caused by a forklift overturn.
Collisions between workers on the ground where the ground worker died accounted for 20% of deaths. Another 16% of deaths were caused by someone being crushed by the forklift and 9% by an operator falling from the forklift.
In fact, each year almost 100 people are killed and another 20,000 injured from forklift accidents. With proper training and diligent safety practices most of these deaths could have been prevented.
If you work around forklifts or are a forklift operator you should learn all you can about using these machines safely to prevent injury or death. All forklifts fall under the category of ‘powered industrial trucks,’ but they are not all the same. Forklifts can be either battery powered or run on gas or diesel fuel.
They also come in different sizes and have different functions according to the kind of work in which they will be used. Each type of lift is characterized by a class. Knowing which class of forklift you will work with should help you to understand its safety features and potential hazards.
We encourage you to ask your forklift drivers to take a look at these 10 easy-to-remember rules and to do their best to follow them at all times.
More forklift safety resources:
https://www.creativesafetysupply.com/articles/forklift-safetytips/
https://www.creativesafetysupply.com/infographics/forklift-accidents-causes-prevention/
https://www.creativesafetysupply.com/resources/forklift-safety
https://www.forkliftsafety101.com/
A short refresher course in safe forklift operation. available for presentation online or at your workplace with checklists, planning, scheduling tips and information. contact Eric at erickay84@gmail.com
We all know that many companies employ forklifts and that forklift operators do the main bulk of this kind of labor. These machines are powerful and there is always risk involved when they are used by people who have not been trained on operating them safely.
The National Traumatic Occupational Surveillance System registered 1530 worker deaths from forklift accidents between the years 1980 and 2001. Of these accidents, the biggest portion at 22%, most were caused by a forklift overturn.
Collisions between workers on the ground where the ground worker died accounted for 20% of deaths. Another 16% of deaths were caused by someone being crushed by the forklift and 9% by an operator falling from the forklift.
In fact, each year almost 100 people are killed and another 20,000 injured from forklift accidents. With proper training and diligent safety practices most of these deaths could have been prevented.
If you work around forklifts or are a forklift operator you should learn all you can about using these machines safely to prevent injury or death. All forklifts fall under the category of ‘powered industrial trucks,’ but they are not all the same. Forklifts can be either battery powered or run on gas or diesel fuel.
They also come in different sizes and have different functions according to the kind of work in which they will be used. Each type of lift is characterized by a class. Knowing which class of forklift you will work with should help you to understand its safety features and potential hazards.
We encourage you to ask your forklift drivers to take a look at these 10 easy-to-remember rules and to do their best to follow them at all times.
More forklift safety resources:
https://www.creativesafetysupply.com/articles/forklift-safetytips/
https://www.creativesafetysupply.com/infographics/forklift-accidents-causes-prevention/
https://www.creativesafetysupply.com/resources/forklift-safety
https://www.forkliftsafety101.com/
Every year many minor and unnecessary incidents occur due to negligent and unwise use of in-house transport equipment. This information poster was developed to remind users, in an easy-to-follow way, how to work safely with electric pallet trucks.
Forklifts are extremely useful workplace vehicles, as long as they are used safely and properly by operators who have been trained and are deemed competent to use them. Forklifts are dangerous: they account for 25% of injuries at work. Many workplace accidents involve people being hit or run over by forklift trucks (typically when the forklift is reversing). Forklift accidents can cause serious injury, death, property and product damage. Accidents can be prevented if risk assessment are conducted, safe work procedures are followed, regular Tool Box Talks are conducted and HSE continuous surveillance observations of work tasks are performed periodically.
Common Forklift Hazards:
• Overloading
• Unsafe Stacking
• Speeding
• Unauthorized operation of forklift
• Untrained forklift operators.
• Pedestrians and forklifts moving in the same place.
• Obstruction in the path e.g. overhead, uneven ground surfaces, blind corners etc.
• Reversing
Common Safe Practices:
• Prior to use, forklifts must be inspected by a competent person, & inspection sticker should be posted on it.
• Only trained and authorized operators can operate a forklift.
• Carry out daily forklift pre-operation checks using checklist.
• Report to supervisor any forklift damage or problem.
• Don’t use a forklift to lift a worker.
• Check the load loads carefully before moving them for stability and damage.
• Slow down and sound the horn at crossings, and locations where view is blocked.
• Do not authorize anyone to stand or walk under the load or forklift machinery.
• Be aware of the height of the load, mast and overhead guard of the forklift when entering or existing buildings.
• Don’t handle loads that are above the weight capacity of the forklift.
• Follow the speed limit.
• Flagmen must be available while forklift is in operation.
• Focus on the travelling path and keep a clear view of it.
• When leaving a forklift, pull the parking brake, lower the forks and neutralize the controls.
• Don’t drive and raise load at the same time
• Don’t make sudden sharp turns
• Don’t brake suddenly when the forklift is loaded.
• Watch out for overhead structures (e.g. pipes & beams)
• Follow traffic management.
• Use rear view mirrors and camera while reversing.
This training session discusses how to avoid slips, trips, and falls in the workplace. This includes avoiding hazards on walking and working surfaces and work platforms, as well as how to avoid accidents on ladders and stairs.
Manual Handling Training - Manual Handling Training DVDs are a must with over a million injuries in the UK alone reported on Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSD's). MSD’s include low back pain, joint injuries and repetitive strain injuries. Poor lifting and manual handling at work are the main causes of injury. Our range aims to fulfil you induction or refresher course requirements.
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Forklifts are extremely useful workplace vehicles, as long as they are used safely and appropriately by operators who are appropriately trained and competent to use them.
Forklifts can be dangerous: they account for 25% of injuries at work. Many workplace accidents involve people being hit or run over by forklift trucks (typically when the forklift is reversing) because the driver did not see them. Owing to their size and weight, injuries resulting from forklifts are generally very serious. Accidents involving them are often caused by poor supervision and a lack of training.
Always:
Wear appropriate personal protective clothing as provided by employer. Hard hat, protective footwear and high visibility clothing are recommended as a minimum when working around forklifts. Other equipment may be needed depending on the working environment
Report defects immediately to supervisor
Make sure work path is free of obstructions
Wear operator restraints, where fitted
Look all around before moving off
Look in the direction of travel
Avoid sudden stops and violent braking
Take care when driving on wet, icy , slippery or loose surfaces Slow down at corners, doorways, and at danger spots
Sound the horn several times when approaching blind corners, exits and entrances
Switch off and remove the key before leaving the forklift. Place the key in a safe location when driving task is completed
Apply the parking brake before leaving the forklift
Report any accidents or near misses to a supervisor
Park the forklift in a safe place, on level ground; never on a slope
Leave the forklift with the mast tilted forwards and the forks fully lowered, with the tips on the floor
Apply the parking brake, select neutral, switch off the engine and remove the key
Return keys or other activating devices to their place of safe-keeping
Report any malfunctions or defects immediately to a supervisor.
Assess the load before lifting. Check weight, size, load centre and security
Make sure that pallets are in good condition
Observe floor loading limits & Travel slowly when going down slopes
Find out the weight of the laden forklift
Check safe working load (SWL) of racking before placing loads onto it
Make sure load does not obstruct view. If it does, drive in reverse, looking in direction.
Make sure there is adequate clearance for the forklift and load, including overhead
Make sure the load is stable, Carry the load as close to ground as possible, Use controls smoothly & arms are fully inserted when travelling with a load
Position forks properly and as widely as possible
Make sure the fork Make sure the forklift is stopped before raising the load
Use suitable attachments for lifting unusual or wide loads
Ensure the forks face uphill when travelling up or down slopes with a load
Ensure the forks face downhill when travelling up or down slopes without a load
Adjust the tilt (where fitted) to suit the gradient and raise the forks to clear the ground
At Wilcox Door, we understand the importance of a fully-functioning, safe loading dock area. Through our installation, maintenance and quality products, we'll help keep your shipping/receiving areas operating efficiently. Accessories such as dock lights, bumpers, shelters and truck restraints are also available.
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Every year many minor and unnecessary incidents occur due to negligent and unwise use of in-house transport equipment. This information poster was developed to remind users, in an easy-to-follow way, how to work safely with electric pallet trucks.
Forklifts are extremely useful workplace vehicles, as long as they are used safely and properly by operators who have been trained and are deemed competent to use them. Forklifts are dangerous: they account for 25% of injuries at work. Many workplace accidents involve people being hit or run over by forklift trucks (typically when the forklift is reversing). Forklift accidents can cause serious injury, death, property and product damage. Accidents can be prevented if risk assessment are conducted, safe work procedures are followed, regular Tool Box Talks are conducted and HSE continuous surveillance observations of work tasks are performed periodically.
Common Forklift Hazards:
• Overloading
• Unsafe Stacking
• Speeding
• Unauthorized operation of forklift
• Untrained forklift operators.
• Pedestrians and forklifts moving in the same place.
• Obstruction in the path e.g. overhead, uneven ground surfaces, blind corners etc.
• Reversing
Common Safe Practices:
• Prior to use, forklifts must be inspected by a competent person, & inspection sticker should be posted on it.
• Only trained and authorized operators can operate a forklift.
• Carry out daily forklift pre-operation checks using checklist.
• Report to supervisor any forklift damage or problem.
• Don’t use a forklift to lift a worker.
• Check the load loads carefully before moving them for stability and damage.
• Slow down and sound the horn at crossings, and locations where view is blocked.
• Do not authorize anyone to stand or walk under the load or forklift machinery.
• Be aware of the height of the load, mast and overhead guard of the forklift when entering or existing buildings.
• Don’t handle loads that are above the weight capacity of the forklift.
• Follow the speed limit.
• Flagmen must be available while forklift is in operation.
• Focus on the travelling path and keep a clear view of it.
• When leaving a forklift, pull the parking brake, lower the forks and neutralize the controls.
• Don’t drive and raise load at the same time
• Don’t make sudden sharp turns
• Don’t brake suddenly when the forklift is loaded.
• Watch out for overhead structures (e.g. pipes & beams)
• Follow traffic management.
• Use rear view mirrors and camera while reversing.
This training session discusses how to avoid slips, trips, and falls in the workplace. This includes avoiding hazards on walking and working surfaces and work platforms, as well as how to avoid accidents on ladders and stairs.
Manual Handling Training - Manual Handling Training DVDs are a must with over a million injuries in the UK alone reported on Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSD's). MSD’s include low back pain, joint injuries and repetitive strain injuries. Poor lifting and manual handling at work are the main causes of injury. Our range aims to fulfil you induction or refresher course requirements.
http://risk-assessment-products.co.uk/manual-handling/
Forklifts are extremely useful workplace vehicles, as long as they are used safely and appropriately by operators who are appropriately trained and competent to use them.
Forklifts can be dangerous: they account for 25% of injuries at work. Many workplace accidents involve people being hit or run over by forklift trucks (typically when the forklift is reversing) because the driver did not see them. Owing to their size and weight, injuries resulting from forklifts are generally very serious. Accidents involving them are often caused by poor supervision and a lack of training.
Always:
Wear appropriate personal protective clothing as provided by employer. Hard hat, protective footwear and high visibility clothing are recommended as a minimum when working around forklifts. Other equipment may be needed depending on the working environment
Report defects immediately to supervisor
Make sure work path is free of obstructions
Wear operator restraints, where fitted
Look all around before moving off
Look in the direction of travel
Avoid sudden stops and violent braking
Take care when driving on wet, icy , slippery or loose surfaces Slow down at corners, doorways, and at danger spots
Sound the horn several times when approaching blind corners, exits and entrances
Switch off and remove the key before leaving the forklift. Place the key in a safe location when driving task is completed
Apply the parking brake before leaving the forklift
Report any accidents or near misses to a supervisor
Park the forklift in a safe place, on level ground; never on a slope
Leave the forklift with the mast tilted forwards and the forks fully lowered, with the tips on the floor
Apply the parking brake, select neutral, switch off the engine and remove the key
Return keys or other activating devices to their place of safe-keeping
Report any malfunctions or defects immediately to a supervisor.
Assess the load before lifting. Check weight, size, load centre and security
Make sure that pallets are in good condition
Observe floor loading limits & Travel slowly when going down slopes
Find out the weight of the laden forklift
Check safe working load (SWL) of racking before placing loads onto it
Make sure load does not obstruct view. If it does, drive in reverse, looking in direction.
Make sure there is adequate clearance for the forklift and load, including overhead
Make sure the load is stable, Carry the load as close to ground as possible, Use controls smoothly & arms are fully inserted when travelling with a load
Position forks properly and as widely as possible
Make sure the fork Make sure the forklift is stopped before raising the load
Use suitable attachments for lifting unusual or wide loads
Ensure the forks face uphill when travelling up or down slopes with a load
Ensure the forks face downhill when travelling up or down slopes without a load
Adjust the tilt (where fitted) to suit the gradient and raise the forks to clear the ground
At Wilcox Door, we understand the importance of a fully-functioning, safe loading dock area. Through our installation, maintenance and quality products, we'll help keep your shipping/receiving areas operating efficiently. Accessories such as dock lights, bumpers, shelters and truck restraints are also available.
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Proper forklift training is important for avoiding property damage, injury, or even death. But - are your trainers passing along the right knowledge when it comes to safety? Trainers who will be training your forklift operators are essentially the last line of defense in stopping untrained or unskilled operators from operating a forklift. This course trains the trainer, making sure safety remains a cornerstone of your operations.
Attendees who complete this training will receive certification and will be able to train and certify other operators to OSHA standard.
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The law states you must have a current Forklift Operation Certification
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A Memorandum of Association (MOA) is a legal document that outlines the fundamental principles and objectives upon which a company operates. It serves as the company's charter or constitution and defines the scope of its activities. Here's a detailed note on the MOA:
Contents of Memorandum of Association:
Name Clause: This clause states the name of the company, which should end with words like "Limited" or "Ltd." for a public limited company and "Private Limited" or "Pvt. Ltd." for a private limited company.
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Registered Office Clause: It specifies the location where the company's registered office is situated. This office is where all official communications and notices are sent.
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Capital Clause: This clause specifies the authorized capital of the company, i.e., the maximum amount of share capital the company is authorized to issue. It also mentions the division of this capital into shares and their respective nominal value.
Association Clause: It simply states that the subscribers wish to form a company and agree to become members of it, in accordance with the terms of the MOA.
Importance of Memorandum of Association:
Legal Requirement: The MOA is a legal requirement for the formation of a company. It must be filed with the Registrar of Companies during the incorporation process.
Constitutional Document: It serves as the company's constitutional document, defining its scope, powers, and limitations.
Protection of Members: It protects the interests of the company's members by clearly defining the objectives and limiting their liability.
External Communication: It provides clarity to external parties, such as investors, creditors, and regulatory authorities, regarding the company's objectives and powers.
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Binding Authority: The company and its members are bound by the provisions of the MOA. Any action taken beyond its scope may be considered ultra vires (beyond the powers) of the company and therefore void.
Amendment of MOA:
While the MOA lays down the company's fundamental principles, it is not entirely immutable. It can be amended, but only under specific circumstances and in compliance with legal procedures. Amendments typically require shareholder
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2. Introduction
• A forklift is one of the most used vehicles in a warehouse to transport storage good from one spot to
another within the warehouse. It is although known for attracting hazards and being surrounded by
them. Most warehouse managers are aware of the problems and hazards that come along with the
operations of a forklift, but if the manager is not aware, here is an excerpt on the four major hazards that
can happen around a forklift.
• 4 Major Forklift Hazards:
• Attachments
• Pedestrians
• Work environment
• Loads
3. Attachments
• Forklift attachments play an important role in the smooth functioning of the forklift, as they can affect
the capacity of the forklift in multiple ways. The attachments include: carton clamps, drum clamps,
paper-roll clamps, rotators and push-pull elements:
• Attachments have the ability to extend the length and width of the forklift, resulting in a change in the
operational clearances.
• Attachments, obviously affect the weight that a forklift can carry. For example, if the capacity of a
forklift is 2400 pounds and if there is a weight of 1200 pounds on it already, then the capacity will be
reduced by 1200 pounds.
• Attachments of the forklift derive the balance, stability and centre of gravity for the forklift. If the load
is moved away from the vertical forks of the forklift, then it affects the capacity of the forklift and
reduces the maximum load it can carry, while affecting the balance and the road-grip of the forklift.
4. Pedestrians
• Pedestrians are one of the major reasons for forklift hazards and accidents. Here are some of the
common incidents that are cause by pedestrians:
• Impartial vision- the view of the operator is generally blocked by the heavy loads on the head of the
forklift which makes it difficult for them to see the pedestrians in their way
• Turning the forklift toward a pedestrian who is in front of or alongside the forklift
• Speeding, so that the forklift can’t stop in time to avoid the pedestrian. This is dangerous even without
the involvement of a pedestrian
• Being unaware of pedestrians in the area
• Forklifts are meant for loads and only loads, the operator must not carry passengers on the forklift.
5. Work Environment
• The environment of the space that the forklift is operating in is also quite important as it can be the basis of an
accident or hazard. For example:
• Using a combustible fuel-operated forklift in a poorly ventilated area, which could allow the build-up of carbon
monoxide or carbon dioxide from the forklift
• The chances of the forklift accident increase if the operational space has multiple ramps that the forklift has to cover
• Crossing railroad tracks can which can unbalance a forklift
• Speeding and braking on slippery floors
• Operating on dirt and gravel
• In-efficient lighting
• There are also a few other hazards related to the work environment that can cause a forklift accident. These hazards
include holes and pits in the floor, narrow lanes in a warehouse/workspace and availability of flammable and
combustible material in the workspace.
6. Loads
• Load-carrying hazards include:
• Imbalanced loads
• Loads that include flammable material
• Carrying heavy loads on high forks
• Loads that completely block the vision of the operator
• Un-monitored stacking and un-stacking on racks
7. Conclusion
• The forklift operators must be trained and qualified enough to understand all the potential hazards that surround
them so that they can perform their job in an appropriate manner. It will also prevent injuries to co-workers and
reduce the chances of accidents. Here are some control measures and precautionary tasks that can be done to avoid
the hazards:
• Qualified operators only
• Operators must wear the right uniform
• Equipment must be checked for damages before use
• Analyze the safety of the work environment
• Operate at a safe speed
• Ensure that the load is stable and secure
• Make sure you have clear visibility of the path ahead
• Do not carry storage material or persons
• Ensure the forklift is not overloaded
• Drive in reverse gear while driving down from the ramps- do not turn on ramps.