Forklifts & materials-handling equipment
Forklifts and other materials-handling equipment, such as powered pallet jacks and similar powered units, are a vital part of warehouses, sawmills, and other yard and plant operations. If the equipment is not used safely, risks include rollovers and collisions with pedestrians. Forklift operators and other equipment operators must have been properly trained to operate the equipment safely.
See our resources for information on working safely with and around forklifts and materials handling equipment.
Resources
Employer responsibilities for lift truck safety
This information sheet describes employers’ health and safety responsibilities when it comes to lift trucks, including identifying potential hazards and assessing the risks, and providing workers...
Forklifts: Pre-Use Inspection
Describes how to perform a visual and operational pre-use inspection.
Revised: May 2017
Young Worker Falls from Forklift
A young worker new to the job falls 13 feet off a forklift's platform onto a concrete floor.
Fields of Vision: Pedestrian Safety Around Forklifts (Full Length)
This video puts you in the driver's seat and shows you how difficult it is for lift truck operators to see pedestrians. It also outlines simple ways pedestrians can help lift truck drivers see them...
Highlights
- Revised resource outlines employer responsibilities for the safe operation of lift trucks Published on: January 22, 2021