WSI container transport company in Sydney know that over the decades, powered industrial equipment has greatly improved productivity in manufacturing, warehouse and distribution operations. Forklifts and hand trucks allow one employee to do the work of several in moving large quantities of materials and handling awkward loads. Storage space usage has improved due to palletising and the ability to stack materials higher, utilizing more of the storage cube.

While all these benefits have improved materials handling, the potential for serious injury and death has also increased. The sheer mass of a forklift can be equivalent to a full-size sedan, and although speeds are relatively low, because of that dense mass, the potential for accidents is a serious issue in the workplace. Fortunately, the frequency of accidents is fairly low – but when an accident does occur, it can have devastating results.

Because of this potential for accidents and injuries in the workplace, our container transport company in Sydney know it is vital that safety measures are set in place regarding forklift operation and employee safety. These include thorough equipment inspections, defensively trained licensed drivers and the implementation of pedestrian safety measures such as high-vis vests and adequate signage.

The team at WSI explain that forklift safety is not just the operator’s responsibility, it also includes pedestrians entering and working in forklift traffic zones. Correctly operating a forklift truck is only half of the equation that leads to safety in the workplace. The other half of the equation is pedestrian awareness and observation of all safety rules.

The team at WSI make sure all workers understand their responsibility in forklift safety. When both operators and pedestrians work together to increase safety, the health and well-being of all is safe guarded, and the workplace is a better environment for all.