Sometimes even the safest, newest, most well-maintained, top-of-the-line forklifts can still become implicated in accidents and worker injuries. And sometimes even well-trained, conscientious, experienced workers can find themselves losing control
Carbon monoxide gas is odorless, colorless, tasteless and imperceptible to human senses. But as accumulating CO fills the air around us and gets drawn onto our lungs, it bonds to
Of course, any responsible operations manager works hard to prevent employees from becoming injured in avoidable accidents. Slick floors, blind corners, low light and other environmental hazards can lead to
Most formal and informal forklift training programs quickly address the most obvious hazards associated with lift truck operation: poorly maintained equipment, usage that violates manufacturer specifications, unsafe speeds, disregard for
Safety hazards exist in almost every workplace, no matter how small, how clean, how well-lit and ventilated, or how experienced the staff. While some hazards are obvious, and even illegal,
The term “forklift” covers a wide range of items and equipment used to move pallets and transport heavy loads. The term can be applied to anything from a simple, non-powered