I had to visit a wholesale business to pick up some personal items last week. I had visited this company a few years ago to try and earn their business however I was informed that they have their own in-house trainer that comes from out-of-town to train the staff. So be it!
While waiting to get my stuff, I immediately noticed that none of the forklift operators were wearing their seatbelts. I then started to chat with the young fellow who was getting my items and queried as to why he was not wearing his seatbelt. His answer was that the instructor told them that they shouldn't because if the forklift tips over, they won't get trapped inside the forklift!!!!!!!!!!??????????!!!!
While I was talking to this young chap, the yard supervisor came over to see what wa going on, and had some order they he needed to talk to this young chap about. He was smiling the whole time and appeared in a rush to have this order picked.
I thought that the law states 'when appointing a supervisor, the supervisor must be competent'. I guess the competency only refers to getting the orders picked, and not safety.
I don't know whether they have their own in-house trainer, or if they use an outside service, however, I seriously doubt that they are getting their money's worth. Time will tell, and unfortunately, it may very well be tragic.
Just thought I would share my findings with everyone on this board.
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It's unreal how blind people in charge can be as to their liabilities within the workplace.
Amazing!!!!! A safety supervisor that does not teach what is in the OSHA Regs. During my classes I am relaying, on several occasions, the correct procedures that must be followed in the event of a tip over. What really amazes me is the number of comments that I receive from personnel in class that states they cannot believe the length and depth of our company training program. A lot of comments I get are.."At my last place all I did was watch a short video, they asked me if I knew how to drive and then they watched me get on one and said I was qualified!!!!!!!!!!
The Trainer is correct, you will not be "Trapped inside the forklift" more like "Trapped under" the forklift.....lol
I guess he figured that was better, that way the guy can't run off and they would know who was driving the lift, saves time figuring out who to blame.
On some other planet this would make sense. You know, this story would be funny if it was'nt so pathetic, I have had the misfortune of raising a forklift off of a guy pinned across the chest by overhead guard after he laid it over not wearing seat belt! Seat belts work, but only if you wear them.
Well dan m, you can write that book now!!!
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