Working Safely Around Forklifts

Forklifts can be dangerous to work around.

Stay safe—remember these cautions:
● Work in designated areas only. Avoid shortcuts through traffic areas.
● Let the forklift operator know you’re working in the area.
● Be careful not to trip on the lowered forks of a stopped forklift.
They’re hard to see.
● Never walk under the elevated load of a forklift.
● Pay attention to what’s going on around you.
Many forklifts have very quiet motors.
● Listen for horns and look for flashing lights.
● Stop at corners and doorways and look both
ways—just as if you were out on the street.
● Forklifts can
move fast. Stay
clear when a
forklift is back-
ing up or
turning.
● Never hitch
a ride on a
forklift.
● Never engage in horseplay
around a forklift.

LIFTING & MOVING MATERIAL

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