What Is the Leading Cause of Forklift Fatalities?

[Liam_smith]

Hey everyone,

I'm trying to understand forklift safety better and was wondering—what is the leading cause of fatalities involving forklifts? Are there specific types of accidents that happen most often?

Also, what are the best safety practices to help prevent these incidents? If you have experience or insights on training, regulations, or real-world scenarios, I’d love to hear them.

Thanks in advance for sharing your knowledge!

 

[Toolman_123]

great question!

 

[DirtMover]

great question! One of the biggest causes of forklift fatalities is tip-overs, usually from speeding, uneven loads, or driving on unstable surfaces. Another major risk is pedestrians getting struck, especially in busy warehouses. Best safety practices? Proper training, staying within speed limits, using seatbelts, and making sure everyone on foot is aware of forklift traffic. Anyone here have real-life safety tips or close calls to share?