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Forklift accidents are a serious problem in American industry!

Forklift Safety...

 Forklifts can become very dangerous if operated by a reckless or untrained operator. All operators should receive safety training prior to being allowed to operate a forklift.

Forklift accidents tend to be very serious, involving both personal injury and damage to property. These accidents can be avoided if operators use some common sense and follow safe operating procedures. Do not operate a forklift until you have been properly trained and authorized to do so.

Here are a few common forklift safety rules to follow during forklift operation:

Use the seat belt. It will keep you secured in the seat in the unplanned event of a tip over.

A parked forklift should have the forks flat on the floor with the controls set to neutral and with the parking brake set.

A forklift is considered to be "unattended" if the operator is more than 25 feet away or if the forklift is out of the direct vision of the operator. Unattended forklifts should be parked with the power turned off.

When operating the forklift on inclines, the load should always be on the uphill side of the incline. Drive forward going up the incline. Drive backward going down the incline.

When traveling without a load on the forks, keep the forks approximately four to six inches off the floor.

Never allow anyone to walk underneath a raised load.

Stop at all blind corners to check for other traffic in the area. This includes other forklifts and pedestrians. Honk your horn and look before you proceed.

If carrying a tall load that blocks your forward vision, drive in reverse and turn your head so you can see where you are going.

If operating around other forklifts maintain a three-forklift length distance between forklifts and never attempt passing.

Never drive a forklift up to the back of a person who is unaware that the forklift is behind them.

Furthermore, forklift operators should always:

-- Check your overhead clearance. Keep the truck at least 10 feet from any overhead electrical wires. Watch for overhead obstructions like pipes and low doors. If they are hit while moving, a lift truck can tip over.

-- Don’t forget that the lift truck has rear steering. A turn into a soft shoulder or off a curb can tip a forklift truck over. Watch the steering end of the lift truck and keep the steering wheels on the road.

-- Turning too sharply with the folks raised can tip over the lift truck, even at slow speeds and with no load. Take the time necessary, slow down, and operate safely.

-- There may be times when the truck is operated empty for long runs at close to its top speed. Slow way down before turning. Lift trucks are rear-end heavy because of the counter weight used to offset loads. An empty lift truck can turn over just like a loaded truck.

-- Stunt Driving and horseplay:

Stunt driving and horseplay are never permitted. Forklift trucks are very heavy and inherently unstable. Safe driving must be taken seriously. Any person observed driving in an unsafe manner will have their operator certification revoked and disciplinary action may be recommended.

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- - Forklift Safety Information:

About 100 workers are killed each year as a result of forklift accidents. About 1/4 of these fatalities are caused by overturning. Other common causes are workers being struck by materials, workers being struck by the forklift, and workers falling from the forklift.

Forklift operation is not as simple as it looks. But with a little experience, it's not an impossible skill to master. Unfortunately, those who operate forklifts day in and day out have a tendency to take short cuts and to ignore basic safety rules. They develop the old "It can't happen to me" attitude.

Forklift Safety Rules

1. Operate the forklift only if you've been trained

2. Maintain a safe following distance from other forklifts - about three vehicle lengths.

3. Follow our speed limit and other regulations

4. Drive with your load low - six or eight inches off the ground - and tilted slightly back

5. Exercise extra caution when driving over bridge plates and make sure your load is within their capacity

6. Raise and lower your load only when you are stopped

7. Stop and sound the horn at intersections

8. Avoid sharp turns.

9. Keep you arms and legs inside the vehicle

10. Be sure to wear a hard hat and other protective equipment when necessary

11. Be sure your load is stable and secure

12. When leaving the forklift, lower the forks, neutralize the controls, shut it off and set the brakes

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Fire Safety can save lives. Over 150 major fires occur in workplaces on an annual basis. Fire is the third 

leading cause of accidental deaths in the United States. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) estimates that most of these accidents can be prevented if proper safety 

precautions at job sites are initiated. This poses a serious problem for exposed workers and their 

employer. The OSHA Fire Prevention Standards establish uniform requirements to ensure that fire hazards in U.S. workplaces are evaluated, safety procedures implemented, and that the  proper fire prevention information is transmitted to all affected workers.

Fire extinguishers are designed to put out or control small fires. A small fire, if not checked immediately, will soon spread out of control. In  fact, most big fires start out as small ones. It is important, therefore, that you equip your workplace with the proper fire extinguishers as part of your fire protection plan. It’s also the law. For a fire extinguisher to be effective, the following conditions must be met:

A - The extinguisher must be right for the type of fire;

B - It must be located where it can be easily reached;

C - It must be in good working order;

D - The fire must be discovered while it is still small;

E - The person using the extinguisher must be trained to use it properly.

Fire Extinguishing Methods:

Fires can be extinguished in one or four ways:

1. By cooling: Water is used to cool the burning material below the temperature at which it starts to burn.

2. By smothering: Carbon dioxide (CO2) or foaming agents are used to smother the burning material so that air is excluded.

3. By removing the fuel: This is usually very difficult to do. An example is turning off a fuel line.

4. By disrupting the chemical chain reaction or interrupting the flame: Dry chemicals or halon are used to do this. 

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