when preparing to load or unload a truck
or railroad car it is important that the truck or trailer v security in a fixed
position
this is not only a good safety practice the law also requires it
before entering traitors or railroad cars with the forklift
check the floor for structural weaknesses
don't drive given or out of traitors or railroad cars
unless the brakes are sent and the wheels are blocked for restraint
when the trailer is blocked or restrain
it is less likely
people way from the loading dock which could lead to a serious accident
vehicle restraints
are another loading dock safety feature
loading dock vehicle restraints help prevent trucks and trailers from leading
to talk with a forklift is entering or exiting the trailer
if possible
block the wheels for extra safety
landing gear should be used when loading or unloading trailers
using the landing gear
helps prevent took over and appending accidents
this can occur when the trailer becomes unbalanced
due to the loading or unloading of heavy payloads
forklift sent the desperate and spa red dangerous combination
according to the national tremendous occupational fatalities surveillance
system
more than thirty five percent of the forklift fatalities that occurred from
nineteen th eighty to nineteen ninety-four where the result of
accidents involving portlets and pedestrians
forklift traffic areas should be separated from pedestrian traffic areas
preferably
with the physical barrier
it is also important that all employees receive safety training about the
dangers of working near fort bliss
forklift drivers should never drive up to anyone standing in front of the fixed
object
the pedestrian for the crash between the forklift
and the object
similarly no employees should stand work or past under the elevated part of a
forklift loaded or unloaded
all forklift drivers should use their horns
to alert other employees when they are in the proximity of pedestrians
if the ambient noise level in the workplace is high
then the forklifts must be equipped with flashing lights to alert employees about
the presence of pork that's in the area
billing and battery charging our routine tasks that the forklift operator must
perform
to ensure safety
it is important that all forklift operators follow the correct fueling and
battery charging procedures that all times
when fueling the forklift with propane or gasoline
keep these safety tips in mind
never filled the fuel tank while the engine is running
or if the engineers hot for smoking
make sure that all fuels are away from ignition sources
had never smoked when doing the forklift
or when if you will sources nearby
each time the forklift is fueled the appropriate personal protective
equipment should be used
forklifts
should only be fueled in designated fueling areas
designated fueling areas must be equipped
with a fire extinguisher
and should be well lived
and safely ventilated
before charging the batteries on the forklift read the manufacturer's
instruction manual
where the correct personal protective equipment for the job
battery charging stations should be clean
free from ignition sources and well ventilated
to help protect the employee in the event that battery fluids splash near
the highs around the skin
an emergency i wash and showers station
must be located no more than a ten-second walk from the battery
charging area
forklift operators
need to be vigilant when working in enclosed spaces
special safety precautions
need to be followed to avoid potentially serious injuries
forklift operators should avoid prolonged use of a gas or liquid propane
forklift
women and enclosed space
some examples of potential in closed spaces include cold storage rooms
trailers railroad cars and warehouses extended use of gas or propane forklifts
in enclosed areas is dangerous
and may lead to a build-up of carbon monoxide gaps
carbon monoxide gas which is limited in the fork lifts exhaust
is dangerous because it displaces oxygen in the air
a forklift operator who is exposed to high levels of carbon monoxide gas
maybe come till
due to a lack of oxygen
carbon monoxide gases odorless tasteless and colorless
to help avoid poisoning from carbon monoxide in enclosed work areas use
electric forklifts or use properly placed carbon monoxide detection
monitors
in the enclosed spaces where forklifts are used
portlets were designed
to make the workplace more productive
but they need to be operated safely and efficiently to achieve this goal
safe and efficient operation of a forklift requires training
and practice
please consider implementing and following the safety training tips and
techniques
you have learned from this video
they were designed
to improve the safety awareness of the forklift operators in the workplace
if there is an item you need clarified or need to discuss
pastor foreman or supervisor
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