The forklift refresher that stopped a $12,000 mistake. Sam (yeah, same no-nonsense guy from earlier blogs) was running safety across three warehouse locations with more forklifts than functioning printers. His team was solid, experienced, fast, sharp, but also maybe a little too comfortable. One Monday, Sam got the call. “We dropped a pallet. Nothing major, …
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 …
