• If materials are in my way, I get the forklift truck myself so I can move them.
• When I get out of the forklift truck, I always take the ignition key with me.

You are not paying attention for one minute and wham… You forget to honk the horn when making a turn and bam … You are driving towards storage shelves with the forks at eye level and beng …Always be aware of the risks of driving a forklift truck.

• Getting hit or run over
• Colliding with storage shelves, other objects or vehicles.
• Risk of tipping
• Entrapment
• Getting struck by a falling load

To prevent the risk of tipping and entrapment:

• Avoid large height differences, for instance on work floors. Do not drive down from these.
• Avoid (too) steep inclinations;
• Never turn around on an incline;
• Always close off floor openings and cordon them off effectively;
• Ensure there are no obstacles along the way;

Use safely:

• Always wear a safety belt in a forklift truck;
• Do not drive over wet, slippery floors;
• Prevent third parties from entering the work area where the forklift truck is being used (i.e. cordon off the work area)
• Do not lift more than the permitted maximum weight;
• Check if the load is stable and secured against falling / tipping;
• Always lower the load straight after picking it;
• Ensure the forks have been locked;
• Do not let passengers ride along with you;
• Do not use the forklift truck to lift people, this is strictly forbidden;
• Forklift operators must have completed a forklift training / instruction;
• Young persons under the age of 16 are not allowed to operate a forklift. Young persons between the age of 16 and 18 may only operate a forklift under close supervision.
• The forklift truck must be inspected at least once a year.

Parking the forklift truck:

• Park it at a safe place;
• Never park the forklift truck on an incline;
• Always park the forklift with the forks placed on the ground and no load on it;
• Always take the ignition key with you when leaving the forklift truck;
• Put the handbrake on or place wheel clamps.
• Do not park the forklift truck on emergency routes.