Getting Aboard the Lift truck
The 3-point dismount is one of the keys to maintaining operator safety. It is the key factor for keeping operator's safety, even if this is normally overlooked. For example, a few years ago, at a lift truck rally, a participator perfectly carried out the course at a lift truck rally. At the end of his run, he was so excited, that he jumped off of his machinery 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 really serious problem of dismounting and mounting the lift truck is covered in training. Having the operators wear their seatbelts can additionally help save their lives in case of any tip-overs. It is necessary to understand that if the center of gravity of a loaded forklift moves outside of the stability triangle then a tip-over situation could occur. Skilled operators rarely ever run into a tip-over situation, although, it is extremely vital that they are ready for that possibility in case it occurs.
Dismount/Mount
Mounting and dismounting of lift trucks is important for ensuring the driver stays safe. This is also true even on low platform pallet jacks. There are way too many injuries sustained from using these machines. Several of the serious situations consist of: Operator's catching their loose clothing or coveralls when dismounting and can end up falling and wrenching their back. Sometimes, the operator could sprain or break an ankle when they step off of a forklift. The operator could accidentally break an arm when slipping and falling off of the pallet jack. The driver could suffer from torn shoulder muscles if they slip on floor debris when they are still hanging onto the handhold with one hand.
In order to keep you safe, having 3 points of contact is necessary. 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 always face the machinery. Operators normally tend to hop or jump off the equipment or to face away from the machine and these mistakes greatly reduce the overall risk of hurting themselves.
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