Getting Aboard the Lift truck
The 3-point dismount is among the keys to keeping operators safe. It is the main problem for keeping operator's safety, even if this is normally ignored. For example, a few years ago, at a forklift rally, a contestant executed the course perfectly at a lift truck rally. At the end of his run, he was so excited, that he jumped off of his equipment and forgot to make a 3-point dismount. The judges ended up docking marks from his overall score and he didn't win the competition.
The very serious problem of mounting and dismounting the lift truck is covered in training. Having the operators wear their seatbelts can additionally help save their lives in case of any tip-overs. It is truly vital to know that if a loaded lift truck's center of gravity moves outside of the stability triangle then a tip-over situation can happen. Skilled drivers seldom ever run into a tip-over situation, however, it is very vital that they are prepared for that possibility in case it happens.
Dismount/Mount
The importance of properly dismounting and mounting any kind of forklift, including even a low platform pallet jack is essential to ensuring the operator stays safe. Far too many injuries result when complacency happens around these machinery. Several of the serious situations include: Driver's catching their loose clothing or coveralls when dismounting and can end up falling and wrenching their back. At times, the driver could sprain or break an ankle when they step off of a lift truck. The operator can break an arm accidentally while slipping and falling off of the pallet jack. The operator could suffer from torn shoulder muscles if they slip on floor debris when they are still hanging onto the handhold with one hand.
So as to keep you safe, having 3 points of contact is essential. Obtaining 3 points could be done with 1 foot and 2 hands or by 2 feet and 1 hand. This stance is precisely like climbing down or up a ladder. Don't forget to always face the machine. Drivers normally have a tendency to face away from the machine or to hop or jump off the machine and these mistakes greatly reduce the overall risk being injured.
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