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Safety briefing - forklift trucks - blind spots
This briefing addresses the key risks and control measures needed to manage blind spots when driving a forklift truck in a warehouse.
What’s covered?
The aim of this Safety Briefing - Forklift Truck - Blind Spots is to ensure all staff are fully aware of the potential risks to pedestrians who come into contact with a forklift truck.
Hazards and risks
The briefing identifies hazards associated with forklift truck movements, including blind spots caused by doorways that open into an aisle, forklifts travelling too fast and pedestrians walking into areas where trucks are operating.
Management
Control measures include clearly identifying pedestrian walkways, forklift truck drivers using their horns and driving slowly.
Key points
Attendees must take note of the following key points:
- “Pedestrian walkways should be clearly identified and marked out.
- Forklift truck drivers should use their horns when entering aisles in between racking.
- Pedestrians should be made aware of forklift truck movements.
- Forklift trucks should be driven at a sensible speed.”
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