Getting Aboard the Lift truck
The 3-point dismount is amongst the keys to maintaining operator safety. It is the main factor for keeping operator's safety, even if this is often ignored. Like for example, several years ago, at a forklift rally, a contestant perfectly executed the course at a forklift 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 didn't win the competition.
The very serious issue of dismounting and mounting the lift truck is covered in training. Having the drivers wear their seatbelts can additionally help save their lives in event of any tip-overs. 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 can happen. Trained operators rarely ever run into a tip-over situation, although, it is really essential that they are ready for that possibility in case it occurs.
Dismount/Mount
Mounting and dismounting of lift trucks is vital for ensuring the driver stays safe. This is also important even on low platform pallet jacks. There are way too many injuries sustained from utilizing these machinery. Some of the serious situations comprise: Driver's catching their loose clothing or coveralls while dismounting and could end up falling and breaking their back. Sometimes, the operator can break or sprain an ankle when they step off of a lift truck. The driver can 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 using one hand.
So as 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 precisely like climbing down or up a ladder. Remember to always face the machine. Drivers normally tend to hop or jump off the equipment or to face away from the machinery and these mistakes greatly reduce the overall possibility being hurt.
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