Getting Aboard the Lift truck
The 3-point dismount is among the keys to maintaining operator safety. It is the key issue for maintaining operator safety, even though this is usually overlooked. For instance, a few years ago, at a forklift rally, a participator carried out the course perfectly at a lift truck rally. At the end of his run, he was so excited, that he jumped off of his machinery and completely 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 very serious factor to be included in training. Furthermore, having drivers wear their seatbelts can potentially save their lives in the event of a tip-over. It is vital to understand that if the center of gravity of a loaded lift truck moves outside of the stability triangle then a tip-over situation could happen. Trained drivers seldom ever run into a tip-over situation, however, it is really essential that they are ready for that possibility in case it happens.
Dismount/Mount
The importance of correctly dismounting and mounting any kind of lift truck, including even a low platform pallet jack is essential to ensuring the operator stays safe. Far too many injuries result when complacency happens around these machinery. Several of the serious situations consist of: Driver's catching their loose clothing or coveralls while dismounting and could end up falling and breaking their back. Sometimes, the operator can sprain or break an ankle when they step off of a lift truck. The operator can accidentally break an arm when falling and slipping 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 with one hand.
So as to keep you safe, having 3 points of contact is essential. Obtaining 3 points could be done with 2 hands and 1 foot or by 2 feet and 1 hand. This stance is exactly like climbing up or down a ladder. Don't forget to face the machinery at all times. Drivers usually tend to jump or hop off the machine or to face away from the machinery and these mistakes greatly reduce the overall possibility of hurting themselves.
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