This course provides essential guidance on how pedestrians can safely navigate workplaces where forklifts operate. Participants will learn about the risks associated with forklifts, why accidents occur, and the safety measures that both pedestrians and forklift operators must follow to prevent injuries.
Key Highlights:
- Understanding the dangers of forklifts and their operational limitations.
- Identifying common causes of forklift-related pedestrian accidents.
- Recognizing visibility and auditory challenges that contribute to forklift incidents.
- Learning best practices for walking safely in areas with forklift activity.
- Understanding facility safety measures, including pedestrian walkways and exclusion zones.
- Communicating effectively with forklift operators to ensure mutual awareness.
- Wearing appropriate high-visibility personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Knowing how to avoid distractions and stay alert in forklift operation zones.
By the end of the course, you will have learned:
- How to identify and avoid hazardous interactions with forklifts.
- The importance of maintaining a safe distance from operating forklifts.
- How to follow pedestrian safety protocols, including using designated walkways.
- The role of both pedestrians and forklift operators in preventing workplace accidents.
- How to recognize and respect forklift exclusion zones to minimize risk.
This training ensures that pedestrians can confidently navigate workspaces with forklifts, reducing the risk of accidents and promoting a safer work environment for all.