Forklift Safety

Photograph this trackable on forklifts that are being safely operated around the world. If this trackable were to be photographed at a forklift training session that would be a plus. The goal is to have a series of pics that can be used in a forklift safety training session. Pics should include common forklift safety practices such as seatbelt usage, proper PPE, forklift safety signage, daily inspections, greasing of components, tire checks, fuel tank changes, backing down hills with loads, etc.

 Your pictures may be included in a safety presentation at Ames Research Center. We're looking forward to its travels.

- OSHA estimates that there about 85 forklift fatalities per year in the U.S. - OSHA estimates that there are 34,900 serious forklift injuries in the U.S. each year - OSHA estimates that there are 61,800 non-serious forklift injuries in the U.S. each year - The Industrial Truck Association estimates that there are about 855,900 forklifts in the U.S., and that over 11% will be involved in some type of accident each year. - The Industrial Truck Association estimates that about 90% of all forklifts will be involved in some type of accident during their useful life. - 42% of forklift fatalities are due to Tipovers, 25% are due to being crushed between a vehicle and a surface, 11% are crushed between two vehicles, 10% are struck or run over by a forklift, 8% are struck by falling material, and 4% fall from a platform on the forks. - Studies show that most accidents could have been prevented by better training and training can also reduce the severity of an accident