Why Forklift safety training is important?
Because drivers who operate forklifts without the proper training become immediate dangers to themselves and any other employees working in their area. The proper forklift training will reduce or even prevent accidents from happening on the job site.

1. 1.Travelling at excessive speed.
2. 2. Riding with the load elevated.
3. 3. Improper backing up techniques.
4. 4. Improper turning, braking or accelerating.
5. 5. Improper warnings to others about a forklift and reach truck in use nearby.
6. 6. Poor communication during shift rotation or in shared spaces.
7. 7. Riding or giving rides on forklift or load.
8. 8. Parking the forklift and reach truck improperly.
9. 9. Improper blocking of wheels on semi-trailers or railway cars.
10. 10. Horseplay; stunt driving; jerky, erratic driving.
11. 11. Inadequate servicing of the forklift and reach truck.
12. 12. Lack of training or improper training of workers who have to operate forklift and reach trucks.
13. 13. Production factors such as speed or stress.