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Falling of Load

Dur to unsafe stacking there is a possibility of load falling on to pedestrian or a supervisor who
monitors the lifting operation.

Striking Pedestrian

Workers may enter in to forklift movement area, or at crossing points there is possibility of
forklift colliding with pedestrian causing serious injury.

Trapped by Mast / Overhead Guard

Workers may get trapped between the mast and overhead guard

Fall from Height

Fall from height when the workers being raised on the forks of trucks and pallets which is not
adequately protected against from height.

Different types of powered forklift trucks used and their hazards

Diesel Powered trucks

• Internal combustion engines cause carbon monoxide poisoning.
• Fire hazard from bulk storage

• Spills may cause slippery surface; large quantity can cause environmental pollution.
• Contact with skin can cause dermatitis.

• High level of noise causes hearing damage.

Battery Powered trucks

• Explosion – hydrogen gas emitted from batteries during
charging, which makes a flammable atmosphere, when
there is source of ignition it creates explosion.

• Corrosive – batteries contain sulphuric acid which
corrodes on the skin

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