Question

How can you decrease the likelihood of injuries while using forklifts?

Answer 1

The following are the ways to decrease the likelihood of injuries while using forklifts:

• While loading the truck, take care that there are no possibilities of the load slipping off the mount of the forklift. Load the truck in a way that the load balances itself.
• Use the ‘three points of contact’ rule by keeping two hands and a foot on the truck all the time during loading or unloading the truck.
• Try avoiding jumping down from the truck. When the operator jumps down from the truck, there is a risk of a slip and fall.
• Use the available equipment to stabilise or study the load. Do not try doing it by putting your physical strength to use.