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# Traveling & Plugging continued ## HORN Press the center of the steering wheel to sound the horn. Use it to warn pedestrians and other drivers that you are nearby. Use your horn in areas such as intersections, cross- walks and entering or exiting aisles. # A know the Hazards ## LOOK WHERE YOU'RE GOING Driver distractions can cause collisions resulting in injury or even death. • Don't use cell phones or similar devices while operating the truck. • Travel in the direction that gives you the best visibility. ## 26 Traveling & Plugging continued

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CCOHS CCHST Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety Centre canadien d'hygiène et de sécurité au travail Forklift Trucks # Forklift Trucks - Common Factors in Forklift Incidents ## On this page What factors contribute to forklift truck incidents? What factors of work organization can contribute to forklift truck incidents? What factors related to forklift operation can contribute to incidents? How can workplace design contribute to forklift truck incidents? What characteristics of the load create a hazard? What mechanical conditions or design features increase the risk of forklift incidents? How can incidents with pedestrians be reduced or avoided? ## What factors contribute to forklift truck incidents? Many work-related factors, such as work organization, workplace design and mechanical conditions, can contribute to incidents. Grouping them into specific categories may help to analyze incidents and, eventually, to prevent them. ## What factors of work organization can contribute to forklift truck incidents? - Production factors such as speed or stress. - Lack of proper tools, attachments and accessories. - Improper assignment of forklifts and operators. - Poor maintenance of forklifts. - Age of forklifts. - Lack of training or improper training of workers who have to operate forklift trucks. - Improper blocking of wheels on semi-trailers or railway cars. Forklift Trucks - Common Factors in Forklift Incidents CCOHS

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CCOHS CCHST Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety Centre canadien d'hygiène et de sécurité au travail Forklift Trucks # Forklift Trucks - Professional Operator ## On this page Who can operate the forklift truck? What should an operator do when operating the forklift truck? What should an operator not do when operating a forklift truck? ## Who can operate the forklift truck? Forklift trucks should be operated only by experienced workers who are trained, certified or licensed to perform this task. Some jurisdictions specify that only a "competent" or "authorized" person may operate powered lift trucks and others may specify a minimum operator age (e.g., 18 years or older). Check with your local occupational health and safety government department for more information. The CSA standard B335-15 (R2020), "Safety standard for lift trucks", includes the development and implementation of a lift truck safety program, operator training requirements, qualifications of the lift truck trainer (including medical and fitness requirements), maintenance and repair practices, etc. ## What should an operator do when operating the forklift truck? - Know the recommended load limit of the forklift and never exceed it. - Know how to assess the weight of the load to be lifted. - Do a visual and operational check of the forklift at the start of the shift. - Always inspect and wear any seat belt or operator restraint device or system when these devices are available on the forklift truck. - Know how to properly enter and leave the vehicle. - Be familiar with the route for travel. - Look ahead for any obstructions or restrictions that might be in the path you are going to travel (e.g., slippery floors, items in the path, weight restrictions for floors, dock or bridge plates, elevators, etc.). Forklift Trucks - Professional Operator CCOHS

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# Traveling & Plugging continued ## HORN Press the center of the steering wheel to sound the horn. Use it to warn pedestrians and other drivers. Use your horn when you leave an aisle or come to a crosswalk or intersection. ▼A Know the Hazards ## LOOK WHERE YOU'RE GOING Driver distractions can cause accidents resulting in injury or even death. • Don't use cell phones or similar devices while operating the truck. • Travel in the direction where you have the best visibility. ## 26 Traveling & Plugging continued

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# Forklift Trucks - Traffic Management (cont.) ## What are some controls that can be considered in a traffic management plan? (cont.) - Use competent signallers, where necessary - Establish communication methods, warning signs, or other safeguards - Have the forklift truck operator inspect (on foot) the area to be travelled before moving the load - Educate and train both drivers and pedestrians. Topics may include legislation applicable to forklift trucks, the workplace's rules for the safe operation of trucks such as speed limits, stopping at intersections, and hand and horn signals. - Educate contractors and visitors about your traffic management plan and procedures - Wear personal protective equipment, such as high-visibility clothing Fact sheet first published: 2019-07-29 Fact sheet last revised: 2025-03-12 ## Disclaimer Although every effort is made to ensure the accuracy, currency and completeness of the information, CCOHS does not guarantee, warrant, represent or undertake that the information provided is correct, accurate or current. CCOHS is not liable for any loss, claim, or demand arising directly or indirectly from any use or reliance upon the information. Forklift Trucks - Traffic Management CCOHS

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# Traveling & Plugging continued ## HORN Press the center of the steering wheel to sound the horn. Use it to warn pedestrians and other drivers. Use your horn when you leave an aisle or come to a crosswalk or intersection. 26 Traveling & Plugging continued ▼▲ Know the Hazards ## LOOK WHERE YOU'RE GOING Driver distractions can cause accidents resulting in injury or even death. • Don't use cell phones or similar devices while operating the truck. This page left blank intentionally • Travel in the direction where you have the best visibility. 27 27 22