The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) estimates that forklifts are involved in nearly 85% of warehouse worker deaths each year. Many possible dangers lurk in a warehouse, from poisonous gases to explosive chemicals. But what is the most dangerous element in a warehouse? There are many factors to consider when answering this question. First, … Read more
Forklift accidents often cause life-threatening injuries, financial hardship, and emotional turmoil. Here are some of the most common reasons these accidents occur. Over 34,900 tragic forklift accidents result in serious injuries in the U.S annually. Most of these accidents can leave their victims with life-threatening injuries, financial hardships, and emotional turmoil when they happen. So, … Read more
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration 70% of forklift accidents are preventable. Most construction and large manufacturing sites use forklifts for a variety of purposes. There are lots of forklifts and unfortunately there are many forklift accidents too. In fact, every year approximately 100 people die from a forklift accident. Additionally, around 95,000 … Read more
A 15-year period revealed that around 1,021 workers died from forklift accident-related injuries. Forklifts are used in various workplaces across the U.S. Forklifts help workers lift and move heavy objects around construction sites, warehouses, and factories. Unfortunately, forklifts are responsible for serious workplace injuries and fatalities as well. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, analysis … Read more
Operating a forklift without taking necessary precautions can be dangerous. Every year, hundreds of workers are injured or killed in work-related forklift accidents. Operating a forklift without taking necessary safety precautions can be dangerous. Many forklift accidents can be prevented when workers receive proper training on how to safely operate this heavy machinery. In many cases, forklift accidents happen … Read more