Most forklift accidents are not caused by a forklift driver breaking a rule. The majority of accidents are caused by the safe way of doing things having not been inculcated in the drivers behaviour in the first place.
Pre-Shift Checks Become Automatic
As with any vehicle, the pre-shift inspection should become second nature to the driver and be something that is done without even thinking. It is a fundamental part of forklift training and is something that will become a habitual action, so that even the thought of not doing a check is enough to make the driver feel that something has gone wrong.
Speed Discipline in Tight Spaces
Trainees learn quickly that the warehouse is a slow place to be, travelling at walking pace around pedestrians. They will practice travelling at a variety of safe speeds through the warehouse in their training, until travelling at a safe speed becomes second nature.
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Another crucial skill to be mastered during a forklift training course is to assess the load prior to moving it. The weight of the load, its stability as well as whether the forks have properly seated will all need to be checked before lift off. This, coupled with the HSE guidance on forklift safety, ensures that every load is handled safely throughout the operator’s shift.
Pedestrian Awareness Routines
The training taught the drivers to always scan for pedestrians at junctions and when reversing, this creates an active looking process rather than a passive assumption. The more you repeat the supervised practical sessions the more this becomes second nature to the driver.
Safe Parking and Shutdown
So for example lower a load to the ground and secure the forks, apply the brakes and then turn off the engine before leaving the forklift. All these small steps can help to prevent serious accidents.