An unlicensed forklift driver overturned when making a sharp turn

Driving without a license: In many factories and logistics centers, due to urgent production needs, workers who lack qualified training and qualifications are sometimes hired to operate forklifts. These unlicensed drivers lack basic understanding and skills in forklift operation, resulting in improper driving behavior.

Too fast, too sharp a turn: In a stressful work environment, drivers may be under time pressure and tend to speed up the forklift to increase efficiency. When a forklift is traveling at too fast a speed and suddenly changes direction when turning, it can easily cause the vehicle to lose balance or even tip over.

The key is not removed, there is a management problem: There is negligence in the management of the factory or logistics center, and sometimes the driver forgets to remove the key when leaving the forklift. In this case, unauthorized personnel may operate the forklift without permission, increasing the risk of an accident.

Accident countermeasures

Forklifts must be operated by personnel with forklift driving licenses and qualified training: The company should strictly implement forklift operation specifications, ensure that all drivers hold qualified forklift driving licenses, and conduct regular training and evaluation.

Reduce speed when turning: Drivers should slow down when turning and turn the steering wheel smoothly to avoid losing control of the vehicle due to sharp turns.

Be sure to remove the key when leaving the forklift: Managers should strengthen supervision of the use of forklifts to ensure that drivers must remove the key before leaving the forklift and keep it properly.

Use fingerprint/face/NFC/password for access control: Companies can consider using an access control system to restrict only authorized personnel from starting and operating the forklift, effectively reducing unauthorized use.