According to HMS, which has analyzed occupational accidents for ten years, there are approx.

2000 fork
accidents occur annually in the UK, a number that seems fairly stable. In fork accidents, 87 percent is
attributed to counterweight trucks. The highest number of accidents (48 percent) occurs when goods
are picked up / recycled, and the biggest cause of accidents was of, being hit by a moving vehicle. Since
many accidents occur while using or near forklift trucks, we have the following of instructions of the US
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). NIOSH recommends that employers and
employees abide by OSHA rules and consensus standards, maintain equipment, and take the following
precautions to avoid damage during operating or working near forklifts.

The key areas are as follows:

 Ensure that workers do not drive a fork unless they are trained and licensed.
 Develop, implement and maintain a comprehensive written security program with employee
training, the operator license and a schedule for review and revision of the program.
 Establish an inspection and maintenance program for vehicles.
 Retro fit forklift trucks with a control system, if possible.
 Ensure operators use only an approved hoist and follow general safety practice before mounting
it with forklifts. Also place the platform on the lift or fork.
 Do not move the fork while the cage is in the air.
 Have platform personnel disconnect power to the truck when the truck is equipped only with
vertical or vertical and horizontal controls for lifting personnel.
 Divide fork traffic and other workers where possible.
 Limit only a few rules to workers or trucks.
 Limit the use of vehicle forks near schedules, restrooms, cafes, and main exits, especially if
 The strength of standing workers is at its peak (for example, at the end of a shift or during
breaks).
 Where possible, install physical barriers to ensure that workstations are isolated from the paths
you visit forklift trucks.
 Evaluate crosses and other blind spots to determine if the top mirrors in the dice can be
improved visibility for trucks or workers on foot.
 Try to warn workers when a moving fork is nearby. Use horns, reversible audible alarms and
flashing lights to alert workers and other forklift trucks in the area. The turn signals are special
important in areas where the noise level is high.
 Ensure workplace safety is regularly performed by someone who can identify and address the
risks conditions dangerous to workers. The risk includes obstacles in the hallway, blind spots and
crosses and forks approaching very walking workers. The person who inspections must be able
to take corrective action quickly.
 Do not keep bowls, shelves or other material in corners, crossings or other places that obstruct
your view of workers or employees in the workplace.
 Keep driving safely, e.g. respect speed limits, stop, and horn at the intersection.
 Repair and maintain cracks, bends and other defects when loading actions, corridors and other
activities surfaces.