Posts Tagged ‘ forklift operation ’

Have You Considered The Need of Explosion Proof Forklift?

explosion-proof-type-forkliftI believe that you have recognized potential hazards associated with forklift operation. Physical hazard is the most visible hazard that most of us will give more attention. However, have you evaluated that forklift can cause explosion and fire?

You may ask why. That’s the very basic question. Forklift can potentially generate sparks from electric arc and forks of the forklift. These ignition sources in combination with explosive or flammable atmosphere will create an explosion.

Besides, metal surface such as motor housing and electrical motor enclosure may become hot and reaches auto ignition temperature of the explosive atmosphere. That’s why an explosion proof forklift is required. (more…)

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Forklift Safety Program – Downloadable Examples

forklift-safety-trainingAs one of common lifting tools used in chemical plant, forklift requires special safety program in order to make sure that the forklift operators operate the forklift safely without endangering other workers and plant facility, as well as the chemicals or goods they are lifting.

Forklift safety program is a must. It should be prepared if forklifts are used in your workplace area. Forklift safety program provides clear instructions on forklift operation and safety, including its maintenance.

Relying forklift safety only on your forklift operators’ skills and general safety guidance will not enough. You need to provide forklift safety program. In this post, you will see some examples of forklift safety program, which can be downloaded and used as reference when you need to set up your own forklift safety program. (more…)

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Forklift Safety Checklist

As one of the lifting equipment in plant site, forklift should receive adequate attention especially about its safety. Various potential hazards are associated with forklift operation. Complete check before forklift operation will ensure not only forklift driver safety, but also other employees and company assets.

forklift-safetyA forklift safety checklist will help ensuring the forklift safety condition. It will help you identify any problem and potential problem with forklift. Having forklift safety checklist is essential and it shall be provided within your plant site.

Questions in the forklift safety checklist should be answered with Yes or No and complete with remark or comment if the answer is No. (more…)

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Take Important Notes From Forklift Safety Video

Have you included working accidents that are caused by forklift operation in the plant site? Or have you ever imagined that forklift can present real hazard in your workplaces?

The forklift safety video below will tell you the answers. It was a real case and could give you idea on how to make hazard identification associated with forklift operation. Of course this forklift safety video is just one example. You could search other ‘real case studies’ forklift safety video from youtube.com.

After watching the forklift safety video, then you should be able to identify possible hazards coming from forklift operation. This is very important because after that you are requested to provide hazard controls as explained in Hazard Identification, Risk Analysis and Risk Control procedure. (more…)

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Unsafe Action to Leave Forklift Machine Running

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Forklift Operation

A day ago, I found an unsafe action relation with forklift operation that I have never thought it before. When I was inspecting preparation work before product delivery, a forklift driver left the forklift machine running while it was holding 2 tons of hazardous material. The forklift driver was doing another job at an area about 10 meters away from the forklift.

At least two hazards that I was immediately thinking about. First, if the forklift fails to hold the load then the hazardous material will be spilled out. Second, if the forklift accidentally moves it will strike something or somebody in front of it. (more…)

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