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Forklift Safety Toolbox Talk: Manual Handling

by Greg Beaver, from the Community

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This forklift toolbox talk provides practical guidance for safe operation and manual handling. It covers operator training requirements, visibility and speed controls, operating in tight spaces and on inclines, fueling and battery procedures, and key driving practices. A detailed pre-use inspection checklist highlights critical items such as mast condition, hydraulic systems, tires, and batteries. Step-by-step instructions explain safe methods for picking up, placing, and stacking loads, with emphasis on stability, fork positioning, and maintaining clear sightlines. General safety reminders reinforce horn use at blind spots, observing capacity limits, and avoiding unsafe practices like riding or lifting with bare forks. Includes an attendee register to confirm understanding.

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