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Take the Propane Safety Message to
T ak e the Pr opane Saf ety Messa g e to
Your Forklift Customers
Y our F or k lift Customer s
he material handling industry rec- Take some time next month to visit or
ognizes June 13 as National Forklift call your forklift customers. Start the conver-
Safety Day, a time they emphasize sation with PERC’s free videos, posters, hand-
Tthe importance of worker safety in all outs and more and share the safety resources
aspects of forklift operations. compiled on the Forklift Safety landing page at
Most equipment operators depend on propane.com/propane-forklift-safety.
the expert guidance of their propane supplier They include:
to ensure they are safely handling the propane • PowerPoint Presentation: Encourage
that powers their business. your customers to use it during safety
meetings to walk through reminders
“It’s important to keep our for workers. Better yet, attend one of
material handling customers safe your customer’s safety meetings in
all year long, but June is a great June and walk through these reminders
with them.
opportunity to tell them all they • Poster: Send this poster to your cus
need to know about forklift safety tomers and encourage them to put it in
and share resources that PERC has a high-traffic area to remind everyone
developed to keep them and their about essential safety tips for forklifts.
crews safe.” • Safety Handout: Have your customers
distribute this to their entire crew for
- Eric Kuster, VP of safety, education and quick reference.
compliance, PERC
• Videos: Use these quick animations on
“Whether teaching new employees your website or social channels.
or reminding seasoned veterans, your expert Your customers will thank you for your
guidance in the safe storage, use and filling of concern and expert advice!■
cylinders can prevent safety incidents.”
Topics Kuster recommends reviewing
with forklift customers include:
• Proper position of the pressure relief
valve
• Proper operation of the service valve
• Storage of cylinders in properly located
cages
• Wearing protective gloves and eyewear
• Exterior cylinder inspections for dan Download the Free Forklift Safety Toolkit
gerous rust, dents or cracks in welds
• Inspection for wear or damage to Get videos, a poster, handout, and more with
O-rings, hoses, and fittings safety reminders for your crew. It's a free tollkit
• Check for propane leaks in cylinder to help you accomplish Mission Zero.
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