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Heavy Machinery: Carelessness when manoeuvring a forklift or other

factory vehicle can result in serious injury and even death and not just
for the operator. All heavy equipment should be well-guarded to limit
access by untrained workers. And like those working in high places, the
workers permitted to use the equipment must avoid the pitfalls of being
overly confident. For example, they should know to constantly be on the
lookout for employees. Employees outside of the machinery must know to
get and hold eye contact with an operator, anticipate the vehicles
movements and alert the operator to an emergency.

Falls: When paired with overconfidence, high places can be one of the
biggest hazards in your workplace. In addition to helmets, fall-protection
equipment should be in place for ladders, cherry-pickers, or any other piece
of raised equipment. Employees should be trained to work together and
understand safety signals from those on the ground.

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