Forklifts are vital to the efficient operation of many industries from warehouses, and factories to construction sites.
According to recent reports by Arrive Alive; despite their importance, forklift incidents remain a significant cause of workplace injuries and fatalities across the globe, many of which are preventable.
What is driving the crisis?
The main causes of forklift accidents include:
Lack of training or inexperienced operator - without proper training on safe operation, the forklift operator may struggle to handle the vehicle properly.
Not adhering to safety protocols such as wearing seat belts, using safety horns or performing pre-operation checks.
Excessive use of speed while operating a forklift causes loss of control and failure to stop in time to avoid obstacles.
Overloading the forklift causes tipping, imbalance and dropping off items.
Poor maintenance causes malfunctioning of breaks, steering or lifting mechanisms
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