Forklift Best Practices: Physical Conditions

Your number one priority on the job, whether you’re an employee or a manager, should be safety. In this course, we’re going to talk about the various physical condition risks you may face while driving a forklift, and how to handle them. Physical conditions refer to the surface or ground conditions in your workplace. Potential hazards are typically divided into the following areas: slippery conditions, obstructions and uneven surfaces, and floor loading limits. We’re going to go over the recommended ways to stay safe when you run into these hazards at work. This content complies with OSHA regulation 1910.178.