NATIONAL FORKLIFTSAFETY DAY
A SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT TO DC VELOCITY 15
FORKLIFTS and other types of heavy materialhandling equipment are essential to the successof many logistics, distribution, and supply chainoperations. But they also introduce workplacehazards like collisions, tip-overs, and “struck-by” conditions, which is why it’s important foremployees to follow proper safety measures at alltimes. Employees in those operations know thatstaying safe on the job is even more important thanstaying productive.
While some safety tips may seem obvious, it’s
the small details that go a long way in keeping
employees safe throughout a shift. Here are a
few common safety-related questions, along with
answers that will provide crews with important
safety tips and insights on how propane-powered
equipment can enhance workplace safety:
Q: WHAT ARE SOME BASIC FORKLIFT SAFETY
PRACTICES THAT TEND TO GET OVERLOOKED?
; Complete a routine equipment check before
operating. Any damage or problems should be
reported to management, and the forklift should
not be operated if it needs to be repaired.
; Wear appropriate personal protective
equipment (PPE). Hard hats, protective footwear,
high-visibility clothing, and other PPE, as provided
by the employer, are recommended when working
YOUR FORKLIFT SAFETY
QUESTIONS, ANSWERED
Follow these recommendations on proper safety procedures
to help ensure a safe, productive workplace.
BY JEREMY WISHART
