Causes of Forklift Accidents

It is very hard to memorize a big list.However , it is very easy to remember ( HEET ) , where :

H stands for HUMAN Related Factor 

      1- Is the forklift operator trained?

      2- Is he certified?

     3- Is he oriented to time , place and person?

     4- Is he communicable via verbal and or non-verbal language with the others.

     5- Is he aware of team members, team leader and procedure ?

E stands for Equipment Related Factor

     1- Is the forklift inspected and certified by third party?

     2- Is the forklift stable, simple, suitable and safe? ( 4 Ss ).

E stands for Environment Related Factors

1- Physical Factors ; extreme of temperature, light and dimness, vibration, pressure and noise.

2- Chemical factors; presence of any toxic pollution with gases, liquids or particles.

3- Biological Factors; presence of any plants or animals hindering the operation.

4- Undesirable rains, winds, storms, TSUNAMI, hurricanes, tornados, earthquakes and volcanoes.

T task Related Factor 

1- Is the task simple or complicated?.

2- Is it covered by JOB HAZARD ANALYSIS?

3- Is the task very well explained to team members and team leaders?

4- Is the task routine or non-routine activity?

IF you consider the four elements of HEET in the Pre-Job Safety Meeting, I am quite sure that the probability of an accident will greatly decline.

Good luck with my ACRONYM ( HEET ) .