Fork Lift Issues
Staying safe around warehouse equipment is extremely important, especially around large machines such as forklifts. When employees work around forklifts all day, mistakes are bound to happen, making it critical that when they do occur, the results are relatively minor so people won’t get seriously injured.
Forklift Dangers
Even a small-sized forklift is several hundred pounds of mobile steel on a platform controlled by someone prone to human error. The turning radius that a forklift has can make a big difference in how safe it is for the people working around it. Zero-turn models are relatively safer since other employees do not need to clear the space required to make a turn.
How Can the Danger be Mitigated?
One of the best ways to help keep your employees safe is to use a lift that has the power of a forklift, but allows for a 360 degree line of sight for the operator. These lifts typically tend to be smaller, but should cut down on accidents greatly thanks to their lower center of gravity and the fact that they can safely stop in a much shorter distance.
At DJ Products, we aim to make industrial facilities safer and more efficient with the use of our line of warehouse equipment designed to be smaller but still powerful. For more information about how you can reduce accidents in your workspace, give us a call at 1-800-686-2651 or visit us on our website.