Forklift safety is paramount in materials handling. As with other mobile and industrial equipment, lift truck operations may carry an inherent risk of incidents, particularly when proper maintenance and operation are neglected. This can lead to damages and downtime, as well as injuries. Figures show that transport and handling equipment contribute to a considerable proportion of non-fatal and fatal workplace accidents.
Hyster, together with its dealers, is committed to helping you identify the steps you may need to take to reduce certain risks around forklift incidents in your particular application. That’s why the new free-of-charge forklift incident checklist download covers common forklift incident risks and considerations that may help support your company’s safety processes.
Download the Hyster Forklift Risk Checklist
The checklist covers considerations such as:
- Collisions – considerations for your warehouse space and for training
- Fall from a height – ways to help minimise risk
- Forward tilt – avoid risk with correct operation and supervision
- Technical malfunction – service and maintenance may play a part in safety
- Falling loads – accommodating forklift traffic
- Tip over – site layout can affect risk
- Physical injuries – points for operators and pedestrians
By downloading the Hyster Forklift Safety Checklist, you can take proactive steps to underpin safe forklift operating practices in your tough handling operations. Ideal for managers, supervisors, trainers, and operators alike, the checklist can be a valuable tool as part of your existing protocols for identifying potential hazards and establishing which safety measures and initiatives are put into place.
Support operational safety, every shift
Get the Hyster Forklift Risk Checklist now or explore other solutions and resources from Hyster to support your focus on safety. Or speak to your local Hyster dealer for more advice.
