Martin's Forklift - safety resources for forklifts and scissor lifts

safety resources

There are many excellent forklift and scissor lift related safety resources available on line, here are just a few of our favourites. Don't forget to follow our safety blog for news and updates.

PRE-SHIFT INSPECTIONS

Pre-shift equipment inspections are mandatory. Email us for a free sample checklist.

MULTIMEDIA - relevant for operators, employers and supervisors:

Stay in the cab, stay alive, the importance of wearing seat belts on sit-down forklifts
Ontario WorkSafe inspection, an example of a workplace forklift inspection
WorkSafe BC, fall protection, the importance of fall protection
Saskatchewan forklift accident, accident reconstruction involving a reach truck and ladder
Young worker falls from order picker, WorkSafe BC investigation and recommendations
Forklift accident investigation tip over, by WorkSafe BC
The responsibility of supervisors, by WorkSafe BC
Fields of Vision, pedestrian safety around forklifts
Deaf to the danger, forklifts, pedestrians and earbuds

POSTERS AND GUIDELINES - ideal to post in your workplace or use in safety meetings with employees:

Start safe safety tips for forklifts a series of tips from WorkSafe BC
Safe operation of lift trucks WorkSafe BC brochure for operators
Alberta forklift best practices guideline a detailed 50 page guideline for management
Body harness inspection guidelines and checklist
Lanyard inspection guidelines and checklist
How to don your safety harness instructions
Buckle up seat belt poster
Pedestrian sign do not stop there
Watch for pedestrians sign
WorkSafe BC scissor lifts toolbox guide
Scissor lift fatality, do not override safety devices
Scissor lift fatality, worker crushed
Safety on the job is everyone's responsibility, posters

LINKS

Common factors in forklift accidents, from Canada's Centre for Occupational Healthy and Safety

Disclaimer: the information and links contained in this website are for general information purposes only and while we endeavour to keep the information up to date and correct, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, or reliability, Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk and In no event will we be liable for any loss or damage whatsoever arising from or in connection with the use of this website.

Contact us: 604-839-6517 info@martinsforklift.com	Last updated: 30 January 2012

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