4 Facts 4 Forklifts – Safety Training Video – Prevent Forklift Accidents

Forklift accidents can be devastating, and they can be deadly. Forklift operators in the workplace must be completely trained, and they must be competent in operating the machines.

However, many accidents are due to pedestrians not being adequately trained in how to work around powered industrial trucks.

Many forklift accidents occur due to speed, distractions and improper attention to good housekeeping.

This short video provides training on four very important facts involving operation and accident prevention with regard to forklifts and other powered industrial trucks.

The four facts discussed here are based on forklift accident statistics.

Reminding operators and pedestrians to keep these facts in mind will prevent these devastating, deadly incidents.

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OSHA Safety & Health topics: Powered Industrial Trucks:
https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/poweredindu…

Preventing Injuries and Deaths of Workers Who Operate or Work Near Forklifts. A NIOSH/CDC Publication:
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/2001-109/

Forklift Safety Guide – Washington Department of Labor:
http://www.lni.wa.gov/IPUB/417-031-00…