When summer temperatures rise, so do the risks to your forklifts and operators. Excessive heat can lead to engine overheating, battery failure, and even unsafe working conditions for your team. That’s why seasonal forklift maintenance is critical to preventing costly repairs, reducing downtime, and protecting your investment. Maintaining your forklifts should always be a priority […]
Tag Archives: safety
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Jun
Jun
Before putting any forklift to work, a thorough safety inspection should always come first. Not only does it help prevent accidents and costly breakdowns, but it also ensures compliance with OSHA regulations for powered industrial trucks. That’s why every operator should use a daily forklift inspection checklist to identify and resolve issues before starting up. […]
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Mar
Mar
Forklift Seat Belt Safety: Why It Matters and How to Enforce It Forklifts are essential tools in many industries, enabling efficient material handling and operations. However, their operation comes with inherent risks, making safety protocols paramount. One of the most critical safety measures for forklift operators is the consistent use of seat belts. This article […]
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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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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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Mar
Mar
Forklift safety starts with being observant and aware at all times. Forklift operators and facility managers should always be diligent about caution in the workplace and when operating any piece of material handling equipment. Completing daily safety checklists is the first step (and required by OSHA) to ensuring that your forklift is suitable for use. […]
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Jun
Jun
You have probably heard time and time again that forklift safety is of utmost importance. Statistics don’t lie – according to OSHA, each year nearly 11% of forklifts will be part of some accident, which will result in about 100,000 injuries. You can’t afford to skip out on safety checks. Doing so may put yourself […]
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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 […]