Question

A worker was cleaning a skid-steer loader while another worker was repairing a forklift. The forklift was accidentally put into motion and it drove toward the skid-steer loader. The first worker was injured when he was pinned between the two machines. What type of hazard is represented in this scenario?

Answer 1

There are many types of hazards in the workplace, but I think this one would be a physical hazard. Physical hazards involve unsafe working conditions such as slippery floors, noise, poor lighting, and the unsafe or misuse of machinery. It seems that the forklift being "accidentally" put into motion is a misuse of machinery.