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Print out and hang up this important forklift safety rules infographic

February 8, 2018Pretty Much a Press Release

Forklift safety should be a high priority in every facility — especially in breweries and packaging halls. Do you remember when Stone Brewing had an employee die from a forklift accident? Don’t let that happen to you. Whether you are driving an electric lift truck or operating on a motive power battery, proper safety measures must take place. Adhere by these following tips in Alpine Power System‘s Forklift Safety Infographic for optimum safety.

Forklift Safety infographic

There are more than 850,000 forklifts in operation in the United States.

  • Nearly 1 in 10 will be in an accident.
  • 85 of the accidents will be fatal.
  • Over 34,000 serious injuries.
  • 70 percent of all forklift accidents may have been avoided had proper training been provided.

Forklift driving tips:

  • Make sure your load is balanced.
  • Take it easy on the corners.
  • Drive nice and slow.
  • Keep your load as slow as possible.
  • Drive only in approved areas.

Proper attire for working on a forklift battery:

Wearing the appropriate gear is the best method of protecting yourself while handling batteries. Electric Forklift Batteries can pose health and safety hazards because of the gas emitted, corrosive chemicals and the weight of the batteries. Due to these hazards, it is imperative that employees handling these batteries are equipped with the correct safety equipment in order to lessen any risks of danger. Employees engaging in the cleaning, changing, charging or repairing of forklift batteries should always wear protective clothing. When handling or working on a battery, it is best to wear a face shield, plastic or rubber gloves and an apron for optimum protection to eyes, skin and clothing.

PPE approved goggles or face shield: Splashes to the eyes can be avoided by wearing proper eye/face protection, however, if electrolyte is splashed into the eyes, wash the eyes with water for 15 minutes and get immediate medical attention. Employees working around battery acid should NOT wear contact lenses. In the event of an acid splash to the eyes, the acid could be held against the eye by the lenses. This will make it harder to flush the acid away, causing more serious damage to the eye.

Cover your hands with acid resistant gloves: In particular, verify the gloves’ resistance to sulfuric acid; contact your supplier for information. Workers should wear chemical-resistant gloves; rubber and neoprene gloves are normally sufficient for battery acid.

All clothing should be acid resistant: Do not wear loose-fitting clothing around batteries or open flames. If a long sleeve or other clothing item catches fire, the flames can spread instantly. Additionally, avoid wearing materials such as rayon, nylon, silk, or lace. These materials provide little to no protection against open flames or acid spills.

Apron: In particular, verify the Apron’s resistance to sulfuric acid; contact your supplier for information.

Footwear: Wear acid-resistant safety shoes or boots. Make sure your footwear is sturdy. Steel toe boots can protect your feet from crush hazards.

Jewelry: Do not wear conductive metal jewelry when working around batteries. A battery is electrically live at all times. Metal objects can conduct electricity, resulting in a shock.

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