[vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner el_class=”container”][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]How NOT to operate a forklift<\/strong><\/p>\n

Some of you might be Formula 1 forklift drivers and some of you might have only messed around with one on site. Either way, to help you stay safe, we\u2019ve put together some great tips for how NOT to operate a forklift. Note the NOT in capital letters\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Wear dark, baggy clothing.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

You want to be comfy when driving right? Who cares that your baggy pants could get caught in a mechanism and rip off your leg? Who cares if no one can see you when you\u2019re rocking around? Also don\u2019t forget to take off the hard hat, it\u2019s just cramping your style.<\/span><\/p>\n

ACTUALLY: Always wear safety clothing when operating a forklift – this means hard hat, high-visibility jackets and safety shoes.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

2. Drive as fast as you can<\/strong><\/p>\n

How fast do forklifts go? Want to see if you can find out? It\u2019s totally fine, your workmates will get out of the way and when you smash into that wall, you\u2019ll be all good, what\u2019s a few broken bones? And if you get fired, well that\u2019s just the way things go.<\/span><\/p>\n

ACTUALLY: Always operate a forklift at safe speeds. Corners and turns need to be taken slowly to avoid tipping and stops must be done gradually.<\/strong><\/p>\n

3. Give your mates a lift<\/strong><\/p>\n

Get one balanced on the front and one hanging off the back and you can take your mates from one end of the site to the other in no time. Never mind that someone could fall off and get themselves killed or you could wreck $40,000 worth of machinery.<\/span><\/p>\n

ACTUALLY: You can still take your mates along, just make sure that there\u2019s a proper seat for each person and you\u2019re driving safely.<\/strong><\/p>\n

4. Dukes of Hazzard it over the obstacles<\/strong><\/p>\n

Loose objects? Slippery ground? Challenge accepted! Hoon around like you\u2019re a rally driver who doesn\u2019t have time for uneven surfaces and bumps. You might knock yourself out and harm others, but whatever, yeee-haaaaww!<\/span><\/p>\n

ACTUALLY: When operating a forklift, you should always avoid uneven surfaces, slippery roads and bumps. Forklifts are not 4x4s so don\u2019t treat them like it!<\/strong><\/p>\n

5. Compete in the Forklift Weightlifting Championships<\/strong><\/p>\n

Find the heaviest thing around and try to lift it with your forklift. Concrete slabs? Your mate\u2019s truck? Give it a go! You\u2019ll only damage the forklift and potentially send yourself flying into said heaviest thing\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n

ACTUALLY: Never try to move loads that exceed the capacity of the forklift. You also need to make sure that whatever you\u2019re lifting is secured and stable to avoid any accidents.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_id=”related-post”][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Related articles” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center|color:%2313143e” use_theme_fonts=”yes” el_class=”title my-5″][vc_basic_grid post_type=”post” max_items=”4″ element_width=”3″ orderby=”rand” item=”918″ grid_id=”vc_gid:1571775875996-9a52fcca-f9cb-0″ el_class=”related-posts mx-auto mt-3″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner el_class=”container”][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]How NOT to operate a forklift Some of you might be Formula 1 forklift drivers and some of you might have only messed around with one on site. Either way, to help you stay safe, we\u2019ve put together some great tips for how NOT to operate a forklift. Note the NOT in capital letters\u2026 […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2977,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[11,10],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2976","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-vehicles","category-workplace"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n