Forklift Safety

One hazard in many industrial workplaces is the unsafe operation of powered industrial trucks, commonly called forklifts or lift trucks. Ensuring t...

Forklifts, also called lift trucks or powered industrial trucks, are powerful machines that are invaluable in the movement of products and material...

The required OSHA training for a forklift operator is the same no matter if the forklift is to be used in general industry or in construction. Oper...

A forklift is much heavier than a similar sized automobile and handles much differently. Due to their heavy weight, a lift truck requires additiona...

A pre-operational or "pre-use" inspection must be conducted prior to using a forklift for the first time each day or the first time each shift. Man...

The required "operational inspection" of a powered industrial truck should only take place after the completion of a "pre-operational" inspection. ...

Pallets come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes, but one thing they all have in common is a gap or opening that allows a forklift's forks to be ...

As the operator of a powered industrial truck, ensuring the safety of pedestrians and co-workers is a primary responsibility. Forklifts should alwa...

In addition to driving safely, there are other safety considerations a forklift operator should be aware of. Things that we do while in our daily l...

A loading dock is an elevated platform designed to be level with the trailer of an 18-wheeler so forklifts can easily enter the trailer to load or ...

The unsafe operation of forklifts often contributes to property damage and employee injuries. Ensuring that drivers operate forklifts in a safe man...

This program contains graphic re-creations and mishaps. Operators who view this program will never forget the valuable safety lessons it contains! ...

Forklifts can be very dangerous for both operators and employees out on the floor. In fact, 20 percent of all forklift incidents involve pedestrian...

Powered industrial trucks, commonly called forklifts, can be very dangerous as each year, nearly 1 workers are killed and another 2, seriously inju...

When forklifts are used incorrectly, the resulting accidents can injure or kill operators and pedestrians and cause tremendous property damage. To ...

This safety video gives viewers a solid overview of forklift characteristics and safe forklift operation. It's a fast paced program featuring sever...

Electric pallet jacks, often called pallet trucks, are designed for lifting and transporting palletized materials over relatively short distances. ...

Reach trucks are a critical part of many material handling operations, as they can move loads of material smoothly and efficiently in areas too tig...

Order selectors, sometimes called order pickers, allow us to move materials, supplies and merchandise to and from storage areas more efficiently th...

Operators of this equipment are subject to some difficult conditions. From rough terrain and people on the job site to proper hand signals and avoi...

The focus of this two-part video is roll stock (paper) damage prevention and safety. Tips from experienced operators and real experiences enhance t...

Reach trucks, also known as narrow aisle trucks, are designed to operate in warehouses with narrow aisles. These trucks have some things in common ...