There are approximately one million active forklifts in the United States. It is estimated that 11% of all forklifts will be involved in some type of accident each year*. Organizations like OSHA set regulations to make working conditions as safe as possible, but accidents still happen as a result of improper training, distracted operators, and malfunctioning equipment.

在美国大约有100万辆在用叉车。每年大约有11%的叉车发生过一些不同类型的事故。一些管理机构如美国职业健康管理局在尽量使工作环境安全，但是安全事故依然发生，由于不恰当的培训，失当的操作员和有问题的设备。

• 1 in 6 workplace deaths involve a forklift

  1/6的工厂死亡事故与叉车有关

• 34,900 serious injuries result from forklift accidents annually

  每年34900件严重伤害的叉车事故

• Being crushed by an overturning forklift accounts for 42% of forklift deaths each year

  被叉车冲击的死亡占叉车死亡总数的42%

• If companies implemented more stringent training policies, OSHA estimates that about 70% of forklift accidents in the US could be prevented.

  如果企业严格执行培训的相关政策，大约70%的叉车事故可以避免

• Poorly trained drivers

  欠缺培训的叉车司机
  Forklift drivers often become too comfortable and drive irresponsibly. Traveling too fast on a forklift shortens reaction time and leads to accidents. OSHA advises drivers to stay at or below 5 miles per hour.-- FIX: Slow down - Post speed limit signs around the facility, and make sure forklift drivers know

  the rules and follow them.

  叉车司机往往图方便和舒服，驾驶行为变得很不负责。超速驾驶导致反应时间不够，往往容易导致事故。美国国家职业健康局建议叉车时速不超过5英里/小时。建议在工厂里张贴限速提示牌，确保叉车司机了解这些规则，从而遵从规则。

• Operating a forklift with an elevated load
  Regardless of load, forklifts can tip. They turn with the rear wheels which causes the rear end to swing outward, increasing the chance of tipping during tight turns. -- FIX: Slow down for turns - Turning a corner too fast can cause the forklift to tilt. To avoid tipping, slow down before the turn and maintain a gradual speed through the entire rotation.

  操作载货的叉车

  无论什么样的货物，叉车可能侧翻。当转动叉车后转向轮，可能导致叉车向外摇摆，从而可能导致叉车转弯的时候侧翻。--转弯过快可能导致叉车翻车。为了避免翻车，在转向的时候降速，保持在转向时候速度渐变。

• Insufficient warnings and markings
  employees and visitors with ample signs and floor markings. -- FIX: Mark your facility - Floor tape and floor signs are the most efficient option for It may seem harmless, but riding anywhere on the forklift or forklift load that is not a proper seat can be extremely dangerous. It’s never a good idea to ride on the forks or use body parts to balance loads. -- FIX: Only ride in proper seats - Never ride on the forklift anywhere that is not a proper seat. In addition, wear a seatbelt if one is provided.

  不充分的警告标识

  员工和访客需要放大的标识和地面指示。要将工厂标识清楚-地面条带和地面标识是有效的选项。任意驾驶或者货物放置不合理的位置都可能导致严重的风险。在任何时候利用人体作为叉车配重来增加载货能力都是不允许的。在合适的座椅上驾驶叉车，永远不要在有问题的座椅上开车。另外如果有安全带的叉车，请一定佩戴安全带。

• Workplace design

  工作场所规划
  

• Remove clutter from aisles

  清理工作通道

• Warn drivers of changing floor gradients and ramps

  当然地面斜度和坡度发生变化，一定要警告叉车司机

• Even when operating a forklift safely and carrying a load as low as possible, vision can often be impaired which may cause accidents with pedestrians or infrastructure. -- FIX: Drive backwards - If you cannot see past the load, drive the forklift backwards.

  操作叉车载货的时候，应该让货物尽快可能地放低，因为视野的问题可能导致人员和建筑物事故。当前向视野受阻的时候，请反向驾驶。

• Unbalanced or insecure loads.
  Given the weight of the forklift and it’s loads, a mechanical failure can cause major accidents and injury. -- FIX: Inspect the forklift regularly - At the beginning of each shift, follow a forklift inspection checklist to make sure it is in safe working condition.

When not in use, park the forklift in designated forklift parking areas

Wear PPE

不平衡和不安全的货物。

给定的叉车载荷能力和货物重量，当出现机械性故障可能导致严重的事故和伤害。--需要定期检查叉车。在班次开始前，要按照点检表去检查叉车，从而确保叉车在安全条件下操作。

the average forklift weighs 9000 lbs. A runaway forklift can cause major damage. Set the e-brake!

平均每个叉车的自重约为9000磅。一个溜车的叉车可能导致严重的伤害。请最好采用电子刹车。

Resources 信息来源
https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/poweredindustrialtrucks/hazards_solutions.html
http://www.toolboxtopics.com/Gen%20Industry/Forklift%20Fatalities.htm<br "="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">http://www.nfe-lifts.com/7-most-common-causes-of-lift-truck-accidents/