Getting Aboard the Lift truck
The 3-point dismount is one of the keys to keeping operators safe. It is the key factor for maintaining operator safety, even though this is often ignored. For instance, several years ago, at a forklift rally, a contestant perfectly carried out the course at a forklift rally. At the end of his run, he was so excited, that he jumped off of his machine 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 importance of dismounting and mounting lift trucks is a really serious thing to be included in training. Moreover, having drivers wear their seatbelts can potentially save their lives in the event of a tip-over. It is truly necessary to understand that if a loaded forklift's center of gravity moves outside of the stability triangle then a tip-over situation could occur. Skilled 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.
Mount/Dismount
The importance of correctly dismounting and mounting any kind of forklift, including even a low platform pallet jack is vital to ensuring the driver stays safe. Far too many injuries result when complacency happens around these machines. Several of the serious situations include: Driver's catching their coveralls or loose clothing while dismounting and could end up falling and breaking their back. At times, the driver could break or sprain an ankle when they step off of a lift truck. The operator can break an arm accidentally when slipping and falling off of the pallet jack. The driver could suffer from torn shoulder muscles if they slip on floor debris while they are still hanging onto the handhold utilizing one hand.
Having 3 points of contact is vital when mounting or dismounting a forklift so as to keep you safe. The 3 points could be obtained by 2 hands and 1 foot or by 1 hand and 2 feet. This stance is exactly like climbing down or up a ladder. Don't forget to always face the machine. Operators usually have a tendency to face away from the machinery or to hop or jump off the equipment and these mistakes really reduce the overall possibility being injured.
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