A key cause of forklift fatalities is jumping off in the event of a tipover. This is why operators must wear seatbelts. It’s easy and it’s so dumb not to, but too often we train this and return a month later to find that it has been forgotten or neglected or considered unimportant. Check out this short video from WorkSafe BC: http://www2.worksafebc.com/Publications/Multimedia/Videos.asp?ReportID=35419
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Remember forklift safety
It’s easy to get distracted these days, with so many pandemic safety rules to remember. But please don’t forget the basics of safe forklift operation. Check your machine, check your load, check your environment, check your clearances, and always wear the seatbelt.
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Our 2020 Spring/Summer newsletter is now available – email us for a copy. We are also back to scheduling on-site forklift training for Comox Valley employers.
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For all those forklift operators out there working during this pandemic, thank you for moving our essential items. Please stay safe, always check your forklift, check your load, check your environment and check your clearances. We are working on a way to resume our Comox Valley on-site forklift training in a way that is safe […]
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