Forklift Safety

2. Avoid driving on oily and/or ___ surfaces.
6. All PIT Operators must be properly trained and _________.
7. Always turn forklifts ___ and make sure forks are completely lowered when not in use or stopped for longer than 1 minute.
8. CO2 emissions can affect those in the area if a PIT operates in a ________ space.
11. Make sure emergency exits and emergency equipment (such as eyewash stations) are never ________.
12. PIT Operators must complete a Daily __________ Sheet to check for safety or mechanical issues.
13. Speed, weight, and floor surface all have an effect on PIT stopping ________.
14. PITs are equipped with blue ______ to indicate their location to others.
18. There should never be more than ___ tubs stacked on top of each other.
19. PIT Operators should stop and put equipment in ____ if a pedestrian comes up to talk to them.
20. PIT Operators should drive in ________ if their forward view is obstructed.

1. Nearly 80% of forklift accidents involve a __________.
3. PIT Operators must wear a ________ while driving.
4. 1 in 6 workplace deaths involve a ________.
5. __________ is limited for PIT Operators and may have blind spots.
9. Pedestrians and PIT Operators should make ___ contact and communicate.
10. All _________, incidents, and near misses should be reported to supervisors immediately.
15. PIT Operators should always sound their ____ at intersections, blind spots or crowded areas, startup, and direction changes.
16. Both pedestrians and PIT Operators must share aisleways and ____ at intersections.
17. Pedestrians should keep a MINIMUM distance of ____ feet from forklifts.