Hazards
Approximately 100 employees are fatally injured, and approximately 95,000 employees are injured every year while operating powered industrial trucks.
Forklift turn-over accident accounts for the most significant number of these fatalities.
There are many types of powered industrial trucks. Each type presents different operating hazards.
There are many types of powered industrial trucks and each type presents different operating hazards.
The hazards associated with driving forklifts include:
- Operator error, such as improper handling or driving techniques.
- Overturning or tipping of the forklift, which can cause serious injuries or death.
- Collisions with other vehicles or objects, which can cause damage or injury.
- Falling objects or loads, which can cause injury to the operator or others.
- Inadequate training of operators, which can lead to accidents.
- Poor maintenance of the forklift, which can result in malfunctions or accidents.
- Lack of proper safety equipment, such as seat belts or safety guards.
- Working in an environment with limited visibility or confined spaces, which can increase the risk of accidents.
- Operating the forklift on uneven surfaces or unstable ground, which can lead to accidents.
- Exposure to hazardous materials or substances, which can cause health problems or injuries.
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7-2. Which type of accident accounts for the most significant number of forklift fatalities?
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