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Category
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Description
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Hazard
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Standard
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Corrective Action
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VIEW
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Forklifts |
Forklift which was run off dock |
various forklift related hazards |
1910.178(l)(1)(i) |
Train operator in forklift operation safety |
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VIEW
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Forklifts |
Employees are exposed to a fall hazard by accessing a roof of a building using the boom extension of a rough terrain forklift truck and the forks/platform. A work platform is made by using a pallet attached to forks.
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Fall Hazard |
1926.451(c)(2)(iv), 1926.451(e)(1), Section 5 (a)(1)
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Provide appropriate fall protection for employees working at elevated levels such as a fall protection system and or scaffolds. Provide safe access to work levels such as ladders or aerial lifts. Use equipment for intended purpose according to the manufacturers guidelines.
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VIEW
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Forklifts |
Employee was struck by the forks on a fork lift when the all terrain forklift fell over. The operator of the forklift was moving forward with the forklift with the boom extended and lost control when he went from the pavement to the sandy soil. |
Struck-by |
1910.178(l)(1)(i) |
Employees were trained on operating the all terrain forklift with the forks lowered, and on soft soil. |
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VIEW
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Forklifts |
First time loading equipment without training |
Struck by |
1910.178 |
Proper training, wear seatbelts |
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VIEW
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Forklifts |
This photo shows a forklift that crashed into stored materials and an employee inside a trailer. |
Struck-by/ Crushed: Hazard of being struck-by an operating forklift truck while working inside a trailer. |
1910.178(m)(1)
Trucks shall not be driven up to anyone standing in front of a bench or other fixed object.
1910.178(l)(1)(i)
The employer shall ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l).
1910.178(n)(6)
The driver shall be required to look in the direction of, and keep a clear view of the path of travel. |
Ensure Forklift operators are properly trained, never approach a pedistrian and always keep a clear view of the truck's path of travel to prevent collisons with other nearby employees. |
