Forklift Safety For Pedestrians

An alarming number of forklift accidents and injuries involve a forklift hitting a pedestrian. This comprehensive course focuses on forklift safety, with a specific emphasis on pedestrian safety.

This course aims to address this critical issue by providing participants with essential knowledge and skills to prevent accidents and promote a safe working environment. Throughout the course, employees learn about the key factors contributing to forklift accidents, enabling them to understand the underlying causes better. The course also explores general safety precautions to minimize risks in forklift-operating areas. Emphasis is placed on maintaining a safe distance from forklifts, fostering operator-pedestrian awareness, and adopting safe work practices. Participants gain practical insights into walking safely around forklifts, understanding potential blind spots, and recognizing warning signs to avoid hazardous situations.

Use this course to help equip learners with the necessary knowledge and skills to navigate forklift-operating areas confidently, reducing the likelihood of accidents and ensuring the well-being of both forklift operators and pedestrians.

   This course is in the Video On Demand format, to read about Video On Demand features click here.

This course is geared toward anyone in the workplace operating or working near forklifts.

• Introduction
• Why Forklift Accidents Happen
• General Safety Precautions
• Keeping a Safe Distance
• Operator-Pedestrian Awareness
• Walking Safely Around a Forklift
• Safe Work Practices
• Conclusion

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• Forklift Pedestrian Safety For Operators