Forklift safety includes the practices, training, equipment, and awareness solutions used to help reduce risk during forklift operations. It involves understanding controls, following established safety rules, identifying hazards, and using tools that improve operator and pedestrian awareness.
Consistent forklift safety rules help operators stay in control and work more confidently in active environments.
Safe forklift training helps operators build the knowledge to respond to real-world conditions. Programs should address equipment operation, hazard awareness, and operator responsibility.
Safe operation starts with control. Operators should be familiar with steering, braking, lifting, and visibility before entering active work areas.
In busy environments, visibility matters. Pedestrian awareness lights and warning systems can help make equipment movement more noticeable, supporting better awareness for both operators and pedestrians.
Access guidance and tools designed to support safe forklift operations.
Hyster has a legacy of creating state-of-the-art equipment and advanced solutions, as well as providing insightful resources and training that empower our customers to build a stronger safety culture. Our unwavering commitment has positioned us as an industry leader, helping the materials handling industry to operate efficiently and confidently in fast-paced, intense operations.
Your operation needs to take a multi-faceted approach to forklift safety. Find out how Hyster offers multiple solutions to help you reduce the risk of injuries and increase uptime.
Whether your operators are new, experienced or a combination of both, Hyster offers innovative training tools such as our Forklift Simulator™ to help your team tackle tough tasks with greater precision and confidence.
With Hyster Tracker on your team, you can leverage real-time telemetry data and fleet management tools to transform the way you do business, helping your team work smarter and safer.
Forklift safety is critical in the materials handling industry. That’s why we’ve engineered the Hyster® Dynamic Stability System (DSS) into every A Series model. The innovative system helps support confidence and promote safe operating practices for forklift operators. Click through each aspect to learn more.
Reduces lift truck lean in turns, helping to improve lateral stability. The innovative steer axle design allows for superior travel over uneven surfaces. The system is 100% maintenance free, with no controller, sensors or wiring.
Limits truck speed when the carriage is raised above the height threshold. Operator will receive a visual indicator on the truck display and an audible alert.
Limits tilt speed and forward tilt range when the carriage is raised above the height threshold while carrying a load. Operator will receive a visual indicator on the lift truck display and an audible alert.
Dynamically limits speed when driving around corners, based on how tightly the truck is turning. Operator will receive a visual indicator on the forklift display and an audible alert.
Keep safety top of mind at your facility with these printable safety posters for forklift operation, pedestrian safety and power source safety. Click to download in your preferred language. (Poster size 22" x 31").
