Safety is and should always be the top priority when it comes to the operation of forklifts in the workplace. Because of the risks and dangers that forklifts pose, it’s crucial that every step to provide a safe work environment is taken. The Forklift Pro has put together tips to help prevent forklift hazards in […]
Tag Archives: employee safety
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Sep
Sep
When it comes to forklift operation, safety should always be number one. Operating material handling equipment, especially in places like warehouses, comes with a lot of responsibility. Sometimes you can become too comfortable in the day-to-day action and activity, and forget how to practice forklift safety. The Forklift Pro is here to remind you what […]
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Nov
Nov
It may seem as though owning a forklift is impossible due to the tight quarters of your warehouse, but The Forklift Pro is here to change that thought. Small forklifts are the key to the increased efficiency and productivity that you need. Best Type of Lift Truck for Tight Spaces For small warehouses with tight […]
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Jul
Jul
There are many safety risks associated with operating heavy machinery. Those risks are compounded by extreme weather – especially heat. Forklift operators aren’t strangers to taking precautionary measures while on the job. With that said, there are extra safety measures forklift drivers must take in the summertime in order to keep themselves and their co-workers […]
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Jun
Jun
When a forklift goes down for any reason, the facility supervisor is tasked with ensuring the machine does not cause damage to the operator or product. If damage has occurred, they must see to it that no further damage is caused. Lockout tagout procedures help protect forklift operators and mechanics from unexpected electrical surges while […]
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Jun
Jun
There’s a reason so many rules and guidelines for operating a forklift exist. At any given time, you are moving thousands of pounds of product. That’s quite an impressive (and sometimes dangerous) feat. For that reason alone, proper forklift safety procedures must be followed at all times. As part of National Forklift Safety Day, we’ve […]
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May
May
Your forklifts and your warehouse need proper cooling procedures in place in order to avoid unnecessary and costly heat-related equipment (and driver) malfunctions, and we’ve put together this checklist for forklift care in the summer. Maintaining your forklifts should always be a priority in order to keep them running efficiently and safely – especially in […]
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Apr
Apr
Forklifts give us the power to save time, money, heavy lifting, and unloading, as well as increase efficiency in warehouse logistics. With that being said, being a forklift operator takes discipline, focus, and continuous training. There is a hard line between being a professional forklift operator and being an experienced forklift operator professional. Don’t worry […]
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Feb
Feb
If you are old enough to remember riding in a car during the 1960’s through the mid-1980’s you’ll probably remember not being diligent about wearing a seat belt. It wasn’t until 1985 that the NHTSA and the Ad Council began using advertising to promote seat belt use with the Vince and Larry dummies. The commercials […]
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Mar
Mar
We can all agree that driving a car while distracted is risky behavior. Dan Clark, from The Safety Brief, accurately states that “Forklift safety starts when the driver understands a forklift is not a car.” While they’re definitely not the same, similar rules apply to both. Pedestrians always have the right of way. Obey speed […]
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