Getting Aboard the Lift truck
The 3-point dismount is amongst the keys to maintaining operator safety. It is the key problem for maintaining operator safety, even if this is normally ignored. Like for instance, several years ago, at a forklift rally, a participator carried out the course perfectly at a lift truck rally. At the end of his run, he was so thrilled, that he jumped off of his machinery and totally forgot to make a 3-point dismount. The judges ended up docking marks from his overall score and he failed to win the competition.
The importance of mounting and dismounting forklifts is a very serious factor to be covered in training. Additionally, having drivers wear their seatbelts could potentially save their lives in the event of a tip-over. It is truly vital to understand that if a loaded lift truck's center of gravity moves outside of the stability triangle then a tip-over situation could occur. Skilled operators rarely ever run into a tip-over situation, however, it is very important that they are prepared for that possibility in case it happens.
Dismount/Mount
The importance of properly dismounting and mounting any type of forklift, including even a low platform pallet jack is vital to ensuring the driver stays safe. Far too many injuries occur when complacency happens around these equipment. Several of the serious situations consist of: Driver's catching their coveralls or loose clothing when dismounting and could end up falling and wrenching their back. At times, the operator can break or sprain an ankle when they step off of a lift truck. The driver can break an arm accidentally when falling and slipping off of the pallet jack. The operator can suffer from torn shoulder muscles if they slip on floor debris while they are still hanging onto the handhold utilizing one hand.
Having 3 points of contact is vital when dismounting or mounting a forklift in order to keep you safe. The 3 points can be obtained by 1 foot and 2 hands or by 1 hand and 2 feet. This stance is exactly like climbing down or up a ladder. Don't forget to always face the machine. Operators normally have a tendency to face away from the equipment or to hop or jump off the machine and these mistakes greatly lessen the overall risk of hurting themselves.
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