PARTNERING
IN SAFETY
“I’m excited to see how National Forklift Safety Day has grown over the
years. To be able to come together and rally around one important topic is
inspiring. Toyota and our competitors recognize the importance of operator
training, and the Industrial Truck Association will continue to partner with
OSHA to increase safety and raise awareness.”
- Brett Wood, President & CEO of Toyota Material Handling North America, and former Chairman of
the Industrial Truck Association
The Drive Behind National Forklift Safety Day
June 11, 2019, marks the sixth anniversary of National Forklift Safety
Day. The event, held in Washington, D.C., serves as the focal point
to connect policymakers and forklift manufacturers to reinforce the
importance of operator safety training and forklift safety practices.
Why Forklift Operator Safety Training?
U 70 percent of all industrial accidents are caused by operator error
(National Safety Council)
U Effective training may reduce accident rates by 25–30% (OSHA)
U Following forklift operator training, OSHA found a 61% improvement
in operator performance scores (OSHA)
