Getting Aboard the Forklift
The 3-point dismount is among the keys to keeping operators safe. It is the key problem for maintaining operator safety, even though this is normally ignored. Like for instance, a few years ago, at a forklift rally, a participator executed the course perfectly at a forklift rally. At the end of his run, he was so excited, that he jumped off of his equipment and completely forgot to make a 3-point dismount. He failed to win the competition because he judges ended up docking marks from his overall score.
The importance of mounting and dismounting lift trucks is a really serious thing to be included in training. Furthermore, having operators wear their seatbelts can potentially save their lives in case of a tip-over. It is truly vital to understand that if the center of gravity of a loaded lift truck moves outside of the stability triangle then a tip-over situation can happen. Skilled drivers seldom ever run into a tip-over situation, however, it is really vital that they are ready for that risk in case it occurs.
Dismount/Mount
The importance of properly dismounting and mounting any kind of forklift, including even a low platform pallet jack is vital to ensuring the driver stays safe. Far too many injuries occur when complacency happens around these machines. Several of the serious situations include: Driver's catching their coveralls or loose clothing when dismounting and could end up falling and breaking their back. Sometimes, the driver could break or sprain an ankle when they step off of a lift truck. The driver could accidentally break an arm when falling and slipping off of the pallet jack. The driver could suffer from torn shoulder muscles if they slip on floor debris when they are still hanging onto the handhold using one hand.
So as to keep you safe, having 3 points of contact is essential. Obtaining 3 points can be done with 2 hands and 1 foot or by 1 hand and 2 feet. This stance is precisely like climbing up or down a ladder. Don't forget to always face the machinery. Drivers usually have a tendency to face away from the machinery or to hop or jump off the equipment and these mistakes really lessen the overall possibility being injured.
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