More than 11% of forklift trucks in use today will be involved in accidents every year. Most result in less than serious injuries, but more than 35,000 workers will be killed or seriously injured.

Forklift accidents can be prevented! Accident prevention starts with extensive driver training. It continues with constant refreshers and reminders to follow important safety rules.

Even experienced drivers can forget the basic safety rules they need to follow. Things like the stability triangle, forklift inspections, seat belts and other important safety considerations when using powered industrial trucks.

In this safety video we discuss 8 safety rules that all forklift operators must follow at all times while on a forklift or other powered industrial truck.

It is also important that anyone who works with powered industrial trucks becomes familiar with the safety rules. Pedestrian accidents are the number two cause of death involving forklifts and other powered industrial trucks.

Other people who work around these trucks should know the 8 safety rules we cover in this video.

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Occupational Safety and Health Standards, Powered Industrial Trucks, 29CFR1910.178 https://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_tableSTANDARDS&p_id9828

Count of fatal occupational accidents (CFOI)
http://www.bls.gov/iif/oshcfoi1.htm

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