Forklift Operator Safety

What is Powered Industrial Truck?

A Powered Industrial Truck is Defined as a mobile, power-driven vehicle used to
Carry Load Push Pull Lift Stake Tier

Why Forklift Training is Necessary

100 fatalitieseach year 20000 lost workday Injuries annually common injuries
Hitting Pedestrian Tipping over Falling from raised forks Falling from a ladder struck with a forklift Falling Material

Training reduces injuries

Forklift Characteristics
Different from driving a car Rear of a forklift swings in opposit direction of the turn Forklift imact against objects magnified Driven backward as well as forward one hand on controls 2 - 3 times the weight of a car

Operating Hazards --- Pedestrians