Forklift Hazards

Man
 Untrained Operator
 Lake of Physical Fitness
 By Passing Safety Control
 Over speeding, and Violation of other Site Safety Rules.
 Carry a passenger

Material
 Overloading
 Unsecure Loading
 Stabbing hazards (Puncture bag material due to Forks or cause of injury for workers around)
 Pinching Hazards

Machine
 Slip, Trip & Fall
 Parking in unauthorized area.
 Improper Use
 Accident Hazards (with other Operating Forklift or moving machines, structure or with
Pedestrians)
 Recharging Hazards, (Diesel & Propane are both Flammable and cause fire hazards)
 Improper maintenance
o Worn forks,
o Broken Lights,
o Broken Alarm or
o Bad Chain

Environment
 Working on Damage and un-Even Surface (Damaged or uneven Floor)
 Operating in Poor Lightening
 Working under adverse weather conditions.
 Blind Spots.
o Work Site Blind Spots
o Due to load