by admin | Mar 25, 2019 | Environmental, Safety, Toolbox Talk, Transportation
According to OSHA, only trained and authorized operators are permitted to operate powered industrial trucks. Understanding how to operate a forklift (PIT) safely can help avoid injuries and property damage. Complete the pre-operational inspection, and do not operate a...
by admin | Mar 18, 2019 | Environmental, Safety, Toolbox Talk, Transportation
To maintain your Powered Industrial Truck, OSHA requires a complete inspection on a daily basis, before it is placed into service. Forklifts used on a round-the-clock basis, must be examined before and after each shift. If any defects are found during the inspection,...
by admin | Mar 11, 2019 | Environmental, Safety, Toolbox Talk, Transportation
No employee should ever operate a forklift without proper training. This training must include: basic safety rules, material handling procedures, safe operating techniques, and driver’s performance testing. Re-training is required: when there is a failure in the...
by admin | Feb 25, 2019 | Environmental, Safety, Toolbox Talk, Transportation
Hazards associated with driving during winter weather conditions, including driving on wet, icy or snow- packed roads increase, making it risky to drive in these adverse conditions. It is important to prepare for driving in these conditions as emergencies can happen...
by admin | Feb 18, 2019 | Environmental, Safety, Toolbox Talk, Transportation
Fire extinguishers are designed to handle different types of fires. Fires are categorized depending on what is burning, and extinguishers are labeled accordingly; A, B, C, and D. Class A is the most common type of fire and involves ordinary combustible materials,...
by admin | Feb 11, 2019 | Environmental, Safety, Toolbox Talk, Transportation
A fire can occur in the workplace without warning, and it is everyone’s responsibility to prevent it. OSHA requires employers have an Emergency Response Plan in place and provide training. This training will cover some of the potential causes of fires in an auto...
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