Workplace Safety
Forklifts and Pedestrian Safety
Course description
Forklifts are essential pieces of equipment that help us move mountains of heavy materials. But forklifts are also dangerous—especially to people working or walking near them. Stay alert and take proper precautions to protect your safety. Otherwise, you could be seriously injured or even killed by a forklift. This course is for pedestrians and employees working around forklifts.
Course Duration: 20 min
Learning objectives:
At the completion of this course, the participant will be able to:- Identify the hazards of working around forklifts
- Recognize the hazardous conditions and risk factors that contribute to accidents
- Describe worksite safety controls to protect pedestrians from contact with forklifts
- Apply safe work practices and precautions while working or walking near forklifts
- Report near misses, unsafe conditions, and injuries