When using and maintaining forklifts, comprehensive measures should be taken from six aspects: operating standards, equipment inspection, environmental management, personnel training, safety protection, and emergency response to ensure operational safety and extend equipment life. The following are specific precautions:

1、 Operating standards

Work with certification

Forklift operators must receive professional training and obtain certification, and driving without a license is strictly prohibited. Regular refresher training to update operational skills and safety knowledge.

load control

Strictly abide by the forklift load limit, prohibit overloading or uneven loading, and avoid center of gravity deviation causing rollover.

The stacking of goods should be stable and balanced, with a height not exceeding the line of sight. Long goods should be fixed with specialized fixtures.

Driving standards

Maintain a stable speed, slow down to below 3km/h when turning, and prohibit sudden braking and turning.

Maintain clear visibility while driving and avoid heavy or excessively high loads obstructing the observation field.

Sound the horn warning: Sound the horn at intersections, turns, or areas with obstructed visibility to alert people around.

2、 Equipment inspection and maintenance

Daily check

Key components: Check the brakes, lights, hydraulic system, tire pressure, fork height, and stability.

Safety device: Confirm that the reverse alarm, collision sensor, roof protection frame and other functions are normal.

Fuel/Electricity: Ensure sufficient fuel or battery power to avoid operational interruptions.

Regular maintenance

Braking system: Regularly check the wear of brake pads and replace them in a timely manner.

Hydraulic device: Check whether the oil pipe is aging or leaking, and whether the hydraulic oil level is within the normal range.

Tires and suspension: Check tire wear, air pressure, and suspension system stability to ensure good ground contact.

Electrical system: Clean the battery electrodes and check if the wiring is aging or damaged.

technology upgrade

Install speed limiters, intelligent monitoring systems (such as AI behavior recognition), and collision warning devices to monitor dangerous behaviors such as speeding and fatigue operations in real time.

3、 Environmental management

Planning of homework area

Divide dedicated lanes and pedestrian passages, set up reflectors, warning signs, and speed limit signs (recommended ≤ 8km/h).

Ensure sufficient lighting and a flat ground in the work area to avoid vehicle loss of control due to slippery or uneven surfaces.

Isolation measures

Use railings, signs, and warning lights to isolate pedestrians from forklift work areas and reduce collision risks.

In areas with obstructed visibility such as warehouses or stacking areas, increase the number of command personnel to provide real-time reminders of pedestrian activities near forklifts.

4、 Personnel training and safety awareness

Standardized training

The training content should include theoretical knowledge and practical operations, such as correct loading and unloading of goods, narrow area operation skills, and emergency response measures.

Emphasize the legal obligation of operators to ensure safe operations, not only responsible for their own safety, but also for the safety of colleagues and equipment around them.

Strengthening safety awareness

Regularly organize safety training and combine VR simulation accident scenarios to enhance employees' emergency response capabilities.

Establish load limits, speed limit standards, and loading and unloading procedures to ensure strict compliance by operators.

5、 Safety protection measures

Personal protective equipment

Operators should wear safety helmets, protective shoes, gloves, and reflective vests to increase protective measures.

When operating a forklift, it is recommended to wear a safety belt to reduce the risk of injury in the event of a rollover.

Equipment protection device

Install a roof rack to prevent cargo from falling and injuring people, and equip fire extinguishers to respond to sudden fire situations.

Use rearview mirrors and reverse horn to ensure that the operator can clearly observe the surrounding environment while driving and reversing.

6、 Emergency response and accident prevention

Emergency capability training

Master the emergency shutdown operation, grip the steering wheel tightly in case of a rollover, do not jump off the car, and immediately stop the vehicle for repair in case of a malfunction.

Develop effective accident response and reporting mechanisms, respond quickly, keep complete records, and make subsequent improvements.

Accident prevention strategy

Overturning prevention: Ensure that the forklift is not overloaded, control the driving speed, and regularly check the tires and suspension system.

Collision prevention: Maintain a safe distance from other vehicles and fixed facilities, and avoid driving with obstructed visibility.

Prevention of falling goods: Train employees on correct operating methods, ensure balanced placement of goods, and avoid tilting or slipping.

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