Safety Talk

What’s at stake? Machines have all but replaced muscle power in modern industrial society. Forklifts are a prime example. Forklifts are utilized just about everywhere material needs to be moved. Operated properly, they save time and money, prevent back injuries, and help operations run smoothly. What’s the danger? Despite the overall positive contribution of forklifts to industry, there have been times when things have gone terribly wrong. Here are some examples:

• Innocent by-standers have been pinned by the forks.
• Unsuspecting workers have been run over.
• Elevated loads have fallen.
• Unauthorized “hitchhikers” have been crushed under wheels.

Consider this real-life incident… A senior rig toolpusher operating […]