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Forklifts or industrial mezzanine lift trucks are used to lift, stack and transfer loads in
warehouses, factories, shipping yards, freight terminals and other workplaces.
While forklifts offer a practical materials handling solution for many
businesses, each year they continue to be associated with workplace accidents,
injuries, and even deaths.
With proper safety measures, forklift incidents can
be prevented, especially when workers and persons conducting a business or undertaking
work together to improve health and safety at work. Here are some safety tips
on how to maintain safe functions of mezzanine lifts.
Before
you start to operate the lift, ensure it is in safe working order, ready to be
used and capable of completing the tasks required of it.
Report
any damage or problems to the authorized personnel, supervisor, manager, or
health and safety representative immediately. If any damage or problems are
noticed, isolate the forklift so it cannot be used.
Lift
operators should check the following before starting work: tyres, fluids,
seating, warning devices, capacity, mast, hydraulic cylinders and hoses, fork
arms, seatbelt, guarding, controls, and brakes.
Don’t
jump from your lift. Instead, face the forklift and maintain three points of
contact (hands and feet) when you get on and off.
Only
after you have checked the forklift and the work environment, should you start
using the forklift.
Only
use a forklift for the purpose it was designed. Dangerous work practices include
bumping pallets, pushing piles of material out of the way, moving heavy objects
by using makeshift connections and attachments.
Obey
speed limits and warning signs. Drive at speeds suitable to the road surfaces
and traffic conditions.
Wear
safety glasses or goggles to protect your eyes from dust and debris when you
move stored products from overhead shelving as necessary.
Slow
down and sound your horn before going through a doorway; before entering or
crossing a main aisle and approaching an intersection or corner, especially
blind corners.
Be
aware of blind spots created by the mast and other parts of the forklift. Even
small parts may block out large areas of your view of the workplace.
To avoid warehouse injuries and accidents, follow
the guidelines above.
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