Forklifts are not bumper cars, so let’s stop treating them like they are Forklifts might look like harmless warehouse workhorses, but don’t be fooled, they’re 9,000-pound beasts that can cause chaos faster than you can say “blind spot.” And just like any power tool with wheels, they demand respect, attention, and zero tolerance for shortcuts. …
Forklifts are tough, but training makes them legendary. Want fewer accidents and smoother moves? Safety’s your real MVP. Why Forklift Safety Is a Non-Negotiable Forklifts aren’t just big toys for grownups, they’re serious machines with serious power. But with great lifting comes great responsibility. That’s why OSHA keeps a close eye on these industrial beasts …
OSHA (the Occupational Safety and Health Administration) estimates that, prior to its inception in 1971, some 14,000 workers were killed on the job each year. Though the most recent accident statistics are not yet complete, data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) show just 4,679 workplace deaths in 2014, up a little from 2012 (4,628) …
