Getting Aboard the Lift truck
One of the keys to keeping operators safe is the 3-point dismount. Even if this is often ignored, it is a key factor in maintaining operator safety. Like for example, a few years ago, at a lift truck rally, a contestant perfectly carried out the course at a forklift rally. At the end of his run, he was so excited, that he jumped off of his equipment and totally forgot to make a 3-point dismount. He didn't 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 drivers wear their seatbelts can potentially save their lives in case of a tip-over. It is vital to know that if a loaded lift truck's center of gravity moves outside of the stability triangle then a tip-over situation can happen. Skilled drivers seldom ever run into a tip-over situation, although, it is really important that they are ready for that risk in case it happens.
Dismount/Mount
Mounting and dismounting of forklifts is important for ensuring the operator stays safe. This is also essential even on low platform pallet jacks. There are way too many injuries sustained from utilizing these equipment. Several of the serious situations consist of: Driver's catching their coveralls or loose clothing when dismounting and can end up falling and wrenching their back. Sometimes, the operator could break or sprain an ankle when they step off of a forklift. The operator can break an arm accidentally while falling and slipping off of the pallet jack. The operator can suffer from torn shoulder muscles if they slip on floor debris while they are still hanging onto the handhold utilizing one hand.
So as to keep you safe, having 3 points of contact is necessary. Obtaining 3 points could be done with 2 hands and 1 foot or by 1 hand and 2 feet. This stance is precisely like climbing down or up a ladder. Remember to always face the machinery. Operators often tend to face away from the machine or to jump or hop off the machinery and these mistakes really reduce the overall possibility of injury to themselves.
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