Forklift
The Importance of Forklift Safety
Forklifts are involved in a significant share of serious workplace injuries. Here is why safety has to come first - for operators and everyone around them.
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Prepared by EDB Training Services, a nationally recognised Registered Training Organisation in Capalaba, Brisbane (RTO 32376).
Forklifts are one of the most useful machines in any warehouse or yard - and one of the most dangerous when used carelessly. Understanding why safety matters is the first step to becoming a good operator.
Why the risk is real
Forklifts are heavy, fast and rear-steered, which makes them prone to tipping and hard to stop quickly. They share space with people, racking and other vehicles. Nationally, forklifts are involved in a notable share of serious workplace injuries every year - many of them avoidable.
Who safety protects
- The operator - from tip-overs, collisions and crush injuries
- Pedestrians - the group most often seriously hurt
- The business - through reduced downtime, damage and liability
Safety is a legal duty
Under WHS law, employers must ensure forklifts are operated only by licensed, competent people, and operators must follow safe operating procedures. A High Risk Work Licence exists precisely because the stakes are high.
EDB Training Services puts safety at the centre of its nationally recognised forklift licensing in Brisbane.
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