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Forklift Health and Safety Best Practices Guideline by Government of Alberta. This document may be applicable to assist in establishing a forklift health and safety program at your worksite. However, it is critical that you evaluate your own unique circumstances to ensure that an appropriate program is established for your work site. It is strongly recommended that you consult relevant professionals (including, but not limited to, lawyers and health and safety specialists) to assist in the development of your own program. Further, this document does not replace the need for employers to ensure their workers are trained and competent in the safe use of forklift trucks.
The Contents of Forklift Health and Safety Ebook
- SECTION 1 Introduction
- SECTION 2 Legislation
- The Managers Guide to Health and Safety at Work
- SECTION 3 Key elements of a health and safety program for forklifts
- SECTION 4 Hazard assessment
- SECTION 5 Worker training and competency
- Occupational Hygiene and Risk Management
- SECTION 6 Management, supervision and internal responsibility
- SECTION 7 Safe operating procedures
- SECTION 8Equipment maintenance and modification
- Health and Safety Pocket Book[pdf]
- SECTION 9 Facility design
- SECTION 10 Preventing injuries to muscles, joints, and bones
