Creating speed limits for different areas of your plant is critical for forklift safety. It also allows logistic costs to be estimated and calculated more effectively; ensuring better understanding of traffic movement. In addition to this it is vital to improve visibility throughout the workplace in order to reduce risks and improve workplace safety.

One of the most important actions an employer can implement is to ensure effective separation between where forklifts & pedestrians operate. Separation will ensure better flow of traffic; while also safeguarding workers well-being.

This three part series is aimed at helping people understand the risks associated with pedestrian traffic and safety. In part (1) we will introduce you to forklift related injuries. In parts (2) & (3) we will discuss possible solutions to the key areas of risk, namely; separation, speed management and visibility.

How important is a daily forklift inspection? When you operate a forklift you are taking responsibility for machinery that has the potential to cause accidents, injury or even death if it is not maintained correctly and kept in a serviceable condition.

On the 26th & 27th of October our OH&S team, in conjunction with the Australian Industry Group launched the first Health, Safety & Environment training program known as ForkSafe. The program was developed over many months to educate our employees about the environment and occupational health & safety issues in our workplace.