Getting Aboard the Lift truck
One of the keys to maintaining operator safety is the 3-point dismount. Even if this is usually ignored, it is a major factor in keeping operator's safe. For example, a few years ago, at a forklift rally, a participator perfectly executed the course at a forklift rally. At the end of his run, he was so excited, that he jumped off of his equipment and completely forgot to make a 3-point dismount. He didn't win the competition because he judges ended up docking marks from his overall score.
The really serious problem of mounting and dismounting the lift truck is included in training. Having the drivers wear their seatbelts could additionally help save their lives in event of any tip-overs. It is necessary to know that if the center of gravity of a loaded lift truck moves outside of the stability triangle then a tip-over situation can happen. Skilled drivers rarely ever run into a tip-over situation, although, it is extremely essential that they are ready for that possibility in case it occurs.
Mount/Dismount
The importance of properly dismounting and mounting any type of forklift, including even a low platform pallet jack is vital to ensuring the driver stays safe. Far too many injuries occur when complacency happens around these machinery. Some of the serious situations consist of: Driver's catching their loose clothing or coveralls when dismounting and can end up falling and wrenching their back. At times, the operator can break or sprain an ankle when they step off of a lift truck. The operator can accidentally break an arm while falling and slipping off of the pallet jack. The operator could suffer from torn shoulder muscles if they slip on floor debris while they are still hanging onto the handhold with one hand.
In order to keep you safe, having 3 points of contact is essential. Obtaining 3 points could be done with 2 hands and 1 foot or by 2 feet and 1 hand. This stance is precisely like climbing up or down a ladder. Don't forget to face the machine at all times. Operators often have a tendency to hop or jump off the equipment or to face away from the machine and these mistakes greatly reduce the overall risk being injured.
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