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The warehouse is an exceedingly dangerous place when it comes to forklift driving. If a forklift knocks into anything, it can potentially create many different hazards with disastrous consequences. Forklifts could cause a racking collapse and destroy a majority of your warehouse’s merchandise. That’s why high-quality, dependable warehouse rack spacing is so essential. You can avoid accidents when you know the proper way to operate a forklift in the warehouse. Once you know how to do this, driving a forklift will be a lot easier and less stressful for you!
Visibility Concerns
One of the hardest parts of driving a forklift has to do with how much you can see around you. Most forklifts will have an enclosed cabin that makes it difficult to see in some areas. As such, you must have a way to deal with these concerns safely and effectively. Here are some tips on how you can do this safely:
- Look in all directions before you begin
- Use spotters to help you keep the area clear and safe
- Drive slowly between aisles and sound the horn to ensure pedestrians keep clear
- Look in the direction of travel at all times.
Speed Concerns
Forklifts and speed don’t mix. Over-speeding while carrying a load can cause inertial interference; the forklift could tip over or the load could fall. Because of this, it is important to have general guidelines on how to handle speed while driving a forklift in the warehouse. Look at the list below.
- Always look in the direction of your path of travel.
- Be sure you can see in all directions from your seat.
- Look out for slippery or wet floors; always slow down when approaching them.
- When turning, make sure you slow down to a safe speed to prevent tip-overs.
Load Handling
Knowing how to handle a load is a necessary and integral part of operating a forklift safely. Here are some great tips on how to properly handle the transportation of a load.
- Approach slowly and carefully.
- Ensure you’re lined up properly with the load.
- Ensure that the forks are set at the correct height so they can lift loads upwards.
- Set the direction control to neutral and set the brake.
- Always be aware of any factors that may cause tip-overs or collisions, such as loss of visibility or unbalanced load placement.
We hope this article has given you some helpful instructions on the proper way to operate a forklift in a warehouse. Always operate a forklift responsibly!
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