5 Safety Tips When Choosing Forklifts for Hire

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5 Safety Tips When Choosing Forklifts for
Hire Choosing forklifts for hire from Access
Hire is a great way to supplement your fleet to
meet unexpected demand or to replace equipment
thats out for repair. However, the supplied
forklift could be a little different from your
regular lifting equipment. Also, over time
operators can become complacent if they dont
undergo regular training to refresh their
knowledge and skills. In this article, we will
look at five safety tips that you need to follow
when using a forklift.

• Only Use Qualified Operators
• A forklift should only be operated by a person
  that has received formal training and
  appropriate certification. A license is a legal
  requirement its essential for safety and
  insurance purposes. It can be tempting for people
  to hop on a piece of equipment to quickly move
  it, but this should never be allowed or
  encouraged. Its also a great idea for forklift
  operators to undergo some training on a regular
  basis to keep their skills relevant and ensure
  that they are up to date with the latest
  developments.
• An Operator Should Wear Appropriate Clothing
• Most modern worksites have very specific
  requirements for the clothing that should be
  worn there. The most common examples of these
  would be a high visibility jacket or a hard hat.
  However, its also essential to wear work boots
  to protect the operator's feet from dropped
  loads. All work clothing should be well fitted
  this will help to prevent loose items from being
  snagged on the forklift and other equipment.
• A Routine Forklift Check

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• Before any forklift is used it should be
  thoroughly checked to ensure that its ready to
  be used. Every component should be examined,
  including steering, braking, control systems,
  tyre pressures, mast functionality, and warning
  devices. If there are any loose parts or pools
  of liquid under or around the machine, a
  supervisor should be contacted. The forklift
  needs to be in full working order before any work
  can begin.
• The Working Environment
• Its vital that the forklift operator pays close
  attention to all of the worksite rules. The
  forklift should only be used in designated areas
  or assigned lanes when moving around the
  worksite. This is especially true for speed
  limits and clearance heights to minimise the
  chances of tipping and collisions.
• Steer Clear of Hazards
• There could be areas on the worksite that are
  rough, uneven, or slippery. If these areas are
  in an area where a forklift is used they should
  be cleared up and made safe. This is true even
  if the forklift is a diesel variant with a
  capability to be used outdoors. If the unsafe
  areas are outside the area where the forklift
  will be used they should be clearly marked with
  signs and/or an appropriate perimeter. This will
  prevent the forklift from drifting into areas
  where it could become unsafe to use. Its also
  important to keep the forklift away from other
  equipment thats operating in the area wherever
  possible to minimise the chances of a dangerous
  collision.
• If youre considering a forklift rental for your
  business get in touch with Access Hire for
  expert advice and equipment hire.
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