Factors Contributing to Forklift Accidents
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Behavioural / Operational Factors
Excessive
speed
Lack of
worker training.
Improper
vehicle restraints on trucks and trailers.
Inadequate servicing of the forklift
Improper
backing, turning, braking.
Improperly parking the forklift.
Walking
and working in the general area of forklift operations.
Poor
communication during shared tasks, or in shared spaces.
Improper
warnings to others of forklift presence.
Allowing
passengers on the forklift or load.
Non-acceptable behaviours, horseplay, showing off
Characteristics of the Workplace
Narrow,
crowded, or cluttered aisles.
Intersections and doorways.
Concentrations of traffic.
Type of
materials being stored or moved.
Visibility restrictions and obstructions
Lighting
conditions, shadows and glare
Condition
of loading dock.
Ramps,
inclines or different surface conditions.
Potholes or obstacles on the ground
Other
factors - noise, odours, toxic gases, dust.
Operational Systems
Production factors - speed, stress, lack of proper attachments or
accessories
Policies
and procedures
Age of
forklifts.
Maintenance program.
Characteristics of the Load
Poor palletizing.
Damaged
Skids.
Load too
heavy.
Load unstable.
Load
blocking vision.
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