Forklift Safety Guidelines

Front

Before attempting to lift any material, look for any protruding nails, wires, or sharp edges.

Back

Safety precaution before lifting.

Front

To prevent a tipover when driving a rough terrain forklift, keep the load low.

Back

Tipover prevention technique.

Front

To work with motorized material-handling equipment, a worker must be trained, certified, and authorized.

Back

Requirement for operating equipment.

Front

The forklift hand signal for 'dog everything' means pause.

Back

Meaning of hand signal.

Front

When stacking bags of material that are the same width, step back and cross key the bags all the way to the top of the pile.

Back

Technique for stacking bags.

Front

Lift with your legs, keep your back straight, and keep your head up

Back

Correct way to lift heavy objects

Front

NEVER stack or store materials on scaffolds

Back

Unsafe practice for storing materials

Front

Load does not exceed the labeled weight capacity

Back

Safety measure when moving a material cart on an inclined or declined surface

Front

Pallet conveyor

Back

Device with a rotating table surface and/or spikes for better grip

Front

NFPA 70E®

Back

Standard describing steps to put a circuit into a safe working condition