NATIONAL FORKLIFT
SAFETY DAY
PROPANE FORKLIFTS offer reliable performance,
increased productivity, versatility, and lower
emissions for a variety of material handling
operations, which is why they’re often called upon
to work around the clock to keep businesses on
schedule.
For all their benefits, though, forklifts and
other powered industrial trucks bring with them
various potential hazards that can endanger both
pedestrians and operators. Forklifts need to be
operated safely in order to prevent time-loss
accidents.
By following forklift safety procedures while
behind the wheel, operators can protect themselves
and co-workers. Safe operation of propane-powered forklifts also goes hand in hand with
greater productivity.
Maximize safety by reinforcing these 10 simple
steps:
1. Buckle up. Overturned forklifts are a leading
cause of forklift-related accidents and fatalities.
Buckling up while a sitdown forklift is in use
can save operators from getting crushed by the
machine’s overhead guard or roll cage.
2. Inspect propane cylinders prior to operation.
Thoroughly inspect the forklift’s propane cylinders
after removal from a storage cage to ensure they’re
10 TIPS TO MAXIMIZE
SAFETY—AND PRODUCTIVITY—
Raise the standard for safe,
smooth operation by keeping
these safety tips top of mind.
BY JEREMY WISHART
