Raise your f orklif t safety standards

摘要

The Industrial Truck Association(ITA)held its sixth annual National Forklift Safety Day on June 11.The event serves as an opportunity for forklift manufacturers to highlight the safe use of f orklif ts,the value of operator training and the need for daily equipment checks. “As the North American forklift market continues to be an important component in the economy and supply chain,the need for safety in the workplace becomes even more prevalent,”says Scott Johnson,vice president of sales and marketing for Clark Material Handling Co.and chairman of ITA. Elected officials,safety experts and industry representatives discussed the effectiveness of training to support successful safety programs across a broad spectrum of industries.National Forklift Safety Day raises awareness on the value of safety to those who produce,operate and work on or around forklifts. “ITA has been the voice of the industrial truck industry for more than half a century,”says Brian Feehan,president of ITA.”We understand there is a critical need for effective forklift operator training,and ITAs National Forklift Safety Day is meant to keep that discussion at the forefront year after year.”