It is easy to think of an office as a safe environment. Especially when here are no machines or heavy equipment to worry about. But office environments are hazardous, and most accidents happen because, one...
Emergencies in the workplace may feel rare and unlikely, but they do occur more than you may believe. Planning and training ahead to respond to an emergency is a critical first step to working safely...
One of the challenges in many workplaces, are the sources of hazardous energy. These can come from a variety of sources, but are typically equipment which is energized and has the capacity to do significant...
When people hear of workplace accidents they usually think of machinery, or slipping on wet floors. Yet many workplace injuries are the direct result of a forklift accident and that accident is almost always due...
Before operating any forklift you must inspect it. This inspection needs to include a close look at all the parts of the forklift including the mechanics of the moving parts, the batteries and cables, and...
There are seven different classes of forklifts, each one designed for a specific environment and type of load to be carried. These range from smaller forklifts for working in tight spaces to giant forklifts designed...
The most important feature of a forklift is the fulcrum. The fulcrum is what lets the forks lift and carry and what keeps the forklift from tipping over when carrying heavy loads. The fulcrum acts...
Just like your car, a forklift requires maintenance. Routine maintenance is not only imperative, it is required by law. In addition to keeping your forklift clean and full of fluids, die testing should be conducted...
The goal of any forklift is to make jobs more efficient and increase productions. But every load you carry will have a balance point and a special requirement to be sure the load, and the...
Similar to driving a car, when you operate a forklift you need to be diligent and aware at all times. You must know how to operate the forklift safely, both while it is empty and...
