Forklift Operations Safety Message

							                                 SAFETY MESSAGE
Incident:                      Date:                              Time:
Hurricane Katrina              September 21, 2005                 Day/Night Shift

Major Hazards and Risks:

        Temperature
        Driving
        Fork Lift Operations
        Hazmat
        Fatigue
It will be another day with 100 degree plus temperatures! Remember 4 waters to every 1
Gatorade. Thirst is not a good indicator that your body needs water in this heat, drink at least
a cup of water every 15 to 20 minutes if you spend most of your time on the tarmac.

Watch out for those who have forgotten the traffic plan and remind them of it when you see
them going the wrong way! Use the three second rule when following and slow down in areas
where people often walk.

Forklifts are not meant to be run wide open! Signal your intentions when crossing forklift areas.
Forklift inspections should be filled out daily and turned into Logistics.

Report fuel spills immediately! Absorbent, brooms, shovels and containers are available for
containing small spills. Post “No Smoking” signs in the area of spills.
Fatigue breaks down mental and physical coordination over time. Additional breaks may be
required to reduce excessive fatigue from extended assignments.

Forklift Accident Prevention Notes:
 Working with a forklift requires constant
 attention tooth hazards in front, above and              And remember, STUPID HURTS…
 around the area of operation. Despite one's best
 intentions there is always a possibility for
 accidents to occur. Forklift operators should take
 precautions to minimize accident potential. They
 should verify that the charge on the forklift is
 adequate to the task (at least 1/2 full for normal
 loads and 3/4 full for heavy loads), they should
 survey the travel route before making a lift to
 familiarize themselves with any potential
 obstacles, they should warn people in the area
 that forklift operations are underway, they
 should arrange for a spotter if there is any
 potential obstacle which could have serious
 consequences if hit by the forklift, or blind spots
 along the way. If their vision is impaired due to
 the size of the load, a spotter is essential for
 safe completion of the lift or the forklift must be           “Hey ya’ll, Watch This…”
 driven backwards to ensure a clear line of sight.
 Most of all the driver must be on the look-out for
 any behavior that could jeopardize the operation
 such as exceeding the load center, forklift
 maximum weight etc.
                              Safety Officers: XXXX XXXXX and XXXX XXXX