3 Ways To Improve Forklift Safety In Your Warehouse

Driving a forklift around in a confined space like a warehouse is inherently dangerous. In the United States alone, around 95 people are seriously injured in forklift accidents every day, and approximately 11% of forklifts are involved in accidents each year. However, there are ways to minimize the dangers associated with operating a forklift. If you want to improve workplace safety and curtail accidents, here are a few steps that you should take:

Apply a floor coating. This solution not only allows you to repair damaged spots where accidents could occur, it also prevents further damage from occurring in the same area. Polyaspartic coatings are durable enough to stand up to heavy forklift traffic, and they also provide forklift operators a smooth, comfortable ride to to lessen the strain of driving around in a forklift all day.

Practice good housekeeping. Most warehouses see a lot of activity, which is why it’s critical that they be kept as neat as possible. In addition to sweeping the floor and taking out the trash, aisles and passageways should always be kept clear to reduce tripping hazards. Oil and water spills should also be cleaned up right away. Workers need to be trained to watch out for uneven surfaces and report them immediately if spotted.

Create safety awareness. Always put up signs to inform workers of possible hazards in certain areas of the warehouse. Safety training should also be conducted regularly to educate and update workers about the present laws and regulations regarding forklift operation. 

To make your workplace as safe as possible, consider installing high-quality polyaspartic floor coating from Guardian Garage Floors NC. To schedule a free consultation, please give us a call at (984) 205-9961 or fill out our online contact form to request a quote today.