Wait For The Wave Forklift Safety

Osha safety and health information bulletin shib september 30 2003.

Wait for the wave forklift safety.

Keller s forklift operator safety training for construction elearning course covers the following topic. It s built into everything we do at hyster. We engineer our tough trucks to help keep forklift operators and the teams around them out of harm s way. Approach the forklift after the driver motions him or her over.

Pedestrian only operators shall not operate any forklift or other mobile equipment in a. If you still have questions about forklift traffic safety or osha compliant forklift training call us at 888 278 8896. Safety is in our dna. When approaching the forklift workers should be careful to.

Here are the most essential tips for forklift safety. Since many accidents are due to poor training it is recommended that only those who have been trained and licensed in accordance with osha standards be responsible for operating a forklift. Manufactured from durable 3 5 mil peel and stick vinyl forklift labels are outdoor rated for up to five years come with leed compliant adhesive and are fade resistant. Wait for a wave from the pedestrian before proceeding.

Informs employers that youth employment regulations 29 cfr 570 promulgated under the fair labor standards act prohibit most employees under the age of 18 years from operating forklifts for non agricultural operations and reminds employers that all forklift operators. 29 cfr 1926 602 d and 1910 178 l the j. Employers should evaluate their employees performance at least once. 1 2 3.

Like you we know if you re not safe on the job then nothing else matters. Walk away before the driver moves the forklift rather than standing next to the forklift and waiting for the driver to pull away. Maintain brake contact operators shall maintain contact with the brake pedal of the forklift or other mobile equipment being operated when approaching a pedestrian intersection or blind corner. Forklift basics kinds of forklifts.

Keep their feet away from the forklift. For specific information on safety standards for your particular site please consult with your site supervisor. It s also important that we educate operators on how to safely operate our forklifts. Wait for the driver to stop the forklift.