Getting Aboard the Forklift
The 3-point dismount is amongst the keys to maintaining operator safety. It is the key issue for keeping operator's safety, even if this is usually ignored. For example, several years ago, at a forklift rally, a participator executed the course perfectly at a lift truck rally. At the end of his run, he was so thrilled, that he jumped off of his machine and completely forgot to make a 3-point dismount. The judges ended up docking marks from his overall score and he failed to win the competition.
The importance of mounting and dismounting lift trucks is a very serious thing to be covered in training. Moreover, having drivers wear their seatbelts could really save their lives in case of a tip-over. It is necessary to know that if a loaded lift truck's center of gravity moves outside of the stability triangle then a tip-over situation could occur. Skilled operators seldom ever run into a tip-over situation, however, it is very important that they are ready for that risk in case it occurs.
Dismount/Mount
Mounting and dismounting of forklifts is important for ensuring the driver stays safe. This is also essential even on low platform pallet jacks. There are way too many injuries sustained from utilizing these machinery. Several of the serious situations consist of: Driver's catching their coveralls or loose clothing when dismounting and can end up falling and wrenching their back. At times, the operator could break or sprain an ankle when they step off of a lift truck. The driver can accidentally break an arm while falling and slipping off of the pallet jack. The driver could suffer from torn shoulder muscles if they slip on floor debris while 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 can be done with 2 hands and 1 foot or by 2 feet and 1 hand. This stance is exactly like climbing down or up a ladder. Remember to face the equipment at all times. Drivers usually tend to face away from the equipment or to jump or hop off the machinery and these mistakes really reduce the overall possibility being injured.
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