People who are not qualified to operate forklifts should stay clear of them. Here's why: A worker who was instructed to unload pulp containers from a truck was fatally crushed after the forklift started rolling down a ramp and crashed into a gatepost. The victim was knocked out of the machine and crushed by it. Investigators found the worker had depressed the clutch pedal instead of the inching/brake pedal when the machine began rolling backward. He had not set the parking brake. Recommendations:
- Employers need to ensure that employees are properly trained and supervised in the operation of industrial trucks.
- Forklift operators […]
This content is for BHHC Safety Center policy holders.
If you are a BHHC policy holder, login to access compliant safety training, tools and videos.
Don’t have a username and password? Click here to register and get instant access.
Don’t know if you are still a BHHC policy holder? Questions regarding online services and registration may be directed to BHHC’s Customer Care Center at (888) 495-8949.
