14 Important Forklift Safety Rules. Warehouse men and women should approach operating forklifts with a high degree of caution and respect. We consider worker safety to be our number one priority, and as a forklift manufacturer, we strongly recommend that you follow these 14 rules.
1.Check the safety of the surroundings when starting
2.Drive at a speed that is safe to stop
3.Do not start or brake suddenly!
4.Slow down when turning the dome!
5.Pay attention to the turning characteristics of the forklift
6.Lower the forks, the mast tilts back
7.Do not drive with passengers
8.Drive backwards when loading large loads
9.Go forward when going uphill, go backwards when going downhill
10.Observe the traffic distinction and must stop temporarily when crossing the passage
11.Don't look around while driving
12.The key must be removed when leaving the forklift
13.Always drive at a safe speed when working at night
More and more warehouse operators and logistics companies are choosing to import forklifts from China — and it makes sense. China builds close to half of all forklifts sold globally, and prices run 30–50% below what you'd pay for a Japanese or European brand with similar specs.
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