On June 10, 2014, Industrial Truck Association is sponsoring
National Forklift Safety Day to raise awareness about forklift operation safety
practices and the importance of operator training.
According to OSHA’s webpage on powered industrial trucks, numerous
hazards are associated with forklift operation, many of which depend on the
type of truck and the environment in which it is used. Here is a partial list
of resources that can help identify safe practices for forklift operation:
•State of Washington’s Forklift Safety Guide.
•OSHA’s sample daily checklists for powered industrial
trucks.
•Fact sheet on operating powered industrial trucks provided
by Oregon OSHA.
•20 tips for safe lift truck operation by Hyster.
•Fork Lift Truck Association’s fact sheets on forkliftsafety topics, including safe operations, operator selection and training,
examination, maintenance and good practices.
•National Safety Council fact sheet on pedestrian safetyaround power industrial trucks.
•Compliance and Safety infographic on forklifts and pedestrians.
Click here for more information on National Forklift Safety
Day.