State Fund Safety Blog - Get a Handle on Forklift Safety
June 30, 2016
One of the deadliest risks of driving a forklift is the chance of it falling over, but the instinct to jump from the vehicle if it tips is a recipe for tragedy. Understanding how to fall with a forklift is one of the most important things to know if your job involves operating one.
According to the Occupational Health and Safety Administration, there are approximately 35,000 serious injuries and 62,000 non-serious injuries that involve forklifts every year.
Some basic precautions can prevent your forklift from tipping over.
Read the complete article and find more safety information on our Safety Blog.
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