Getting Aboard the Lift truck
The 3-point dismount is amongst the keys to keeping operators safe. It is the key factor for maintaining operator safety, even though this is often ignored. Like for instance, several years ago, at a forklift rally, a contestant perfectly executed the course at a forklift rally. At the end of his run, he was so thrilled, that he jumped off of his equipment and 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. In addition, having operators wear their seatbelts could potentially save their lives in the event of a tip-over. It is truly essential to understand that if a loaded lift truck's center of gravity moves outside of the stability triangle then a tip-over situation can happen. Skilled drivers seldom ever run into a tip-over situation, although, it is really essential that they are ready for that risk in case it occurs.
Mount/Dismount
The importance of correctly dismounting and mounting any type of forklift, including even a low platform pallet jack is essential to ensuring the operator stays safe. Far too many injuries occur when complacency happens around these equipment. Some of the serious situations consist of: Operator's catching their loose clothing or coveralls while dismounting and can end up falling and wrenching their back. At times, the driver can break or sprain an ankle when they step off of a lift truck. The driver could break an arm accidentally while slipping and falling off of the pallet jack. The operator could suffer from torn shoulder muscles if they slip on floor debris when they are still hanging onto the handhold with one hand.
Having 3 points of contact is essential when dismounting or mounting a lift truck so as to keep you safe. The 3 points can be obtained by 1 foot and 2 hands or by 2 feet and 1 hand. This stance is precisely like climbing up or down a ladder. Remember to always face the machine. Operators usually tend to jump or hop off the machine or to face away from the machine and these mistakes really lessen the overall risk being hurt.
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