Before operating a forklift, inspect it for safety. Training is recommended, but if not available, learn from experienced employees. Be prepared for accidents and know the weight capacity. Keep blades low and avoid obstacles and ramps.
When driving a forklift, the necessary precautions must be taken to ensure the safety of operators and bystanders and to ensure the safety of the load lifted by the forklift. Before operating a forklift, the operator must ensure that a visual inspection of the lift is performed to ensure that it is functioning properly and that no safety issues arise before the operation begins. If the lift is equipped with a seat belt or other safety harness, the operator must ensure that it is worn at all times when operating the lift.
Some companies require the operator to undergo training before driving a forklift. This course will help the operator learn how to handle lift steering and how to operate the lift safely with and without loads. If such a course is not offered, the operator should ensure that they learn from other experienced employees how to safely begin operating a forklift. It is important that the operator is familiar with the basic controls, such as turning the lifter on and off, driving the lifter, braking and operating the forklift blades. Helps to practice forklift driving when there are no bystanders nearby; whenever the driver comes to a blind corner, he should honk the horn to warn that the forklift is coming from that corner.
A person operating a forklift should also be prepared for accidents. When the forklift is loaded, it can tip over, potentially causing injury and damaging the goods being lifted. It is important for the driver to remember not to try to jump off the forklift; instead, he should stay inside the safety cage to reduce the likelihood of injury. The driver must take note of the weight capacity of the forklift before lifting heavy loads to prevent such accidents.
When driving with or without a load, the blades should be as low as possible without hitting the ground to aid in stability. The driver should be aware of uneven surfaces that can snag blades or cause the forklift to overturn in any direction. Avoiding these obstacles can prevent accidents or damage to the machine or goods. Ramps can also be a hazard and the driver should be specifically trained on how to negotiate the ramp. Sometimes it’s best to walk up the ramp with the blades angled up; other times, the lifter may be driven forward with the blades angled.
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