Getting Aboard the Forklift
The 3-point dismount is one of the keys to maintaining operator safety. It is the key problem for keeping operator's safety, even though this is usually overlooked. For example, a few years ago, at a lift truck rally, a contestant perfectly executed the course at a lift truck rally. At the end of his run, he was so thrilled, that he jumped off of his equipment and totally forgot to make a 3-point dismount. He failed to win the competition because he judges ended up docking marks from his overall score.
The really serious problem of mounting and dismounting the lift truck is included in training. Having the drivers wear their seatbelts can also help save their lives in case of any tip-overs. It is necessary to know that if the center of gravity of a loaded forklift moves outside of the stability triangle then a tip-over situation can happen. Trained drivers seldom ever run into a tip-over situation, however, it is extremely important that they are ready for that possibility in case it occurs.
Dismount/Mount
The importance of properly dismounting and mounting any kind of forklift, including even a low platform pallet jack is essential to ensuring the driver stays safe. Far too many injuries occur when complacency happens around these machinery. Some of the serious situations include: Driver's catching their loose clothing or coveralls when dismounting and can end up falling and breaking their back. At times, the driver could break or sprain an ankle when they step off of a forklift. The driver could accidentally break an arm when slipping and falling off of the pallet jack. The operator can suffer from torn shoulder muscles if they slip on floor debris when they are still hanging onto the handhold using one hand.
Having 3 points of contact is necessary when dismounting or mounting a lift truck in order to keep you safe. The 3 points could be obtained by 1 foot and 2 hands or by 2 feet and 1 hand. This stance is exactly like climbing down or up a ladder. Don't forget to always face the machine. Drivers normally have a tendency to hop or jump off the machinery or to face away from the machinery and these mistakes really reduce the overall possibility being injured.
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