June 4th, 2105 Contributions for our #WorkSafe #TwitterChat on #ForkLiftSafety!

Q1: Are forklift operators required to be a certain age to operate machinery? #worksafe @jalega97 @jarwood32 @Dcarmichael04Co

— Ace Industries, Inc. (@AceIndustries) June 4, 2015

A1 yes, you have to be 18 years old! #worksafe @AceIndustries

— Josh Arwood (@jarwood32) June 4, 2015

Q2 What should forklift operators do before mounting the forklift? #WorkSafe #ForkLift #WorkplaceSafety #forkliftSafety @jalega97 @jarwood32

— Ace Industries, Inc. (@AceIndustries) June 4, 2015

@AceIndustries @Jalega97 @jarwood32 @Dcarmichael04Co any personnel operating machinery to include a forklift have be 18 years or over.

— James Libby (@mexicanrita) June 4, 2015

Q2 What should forklift operators do before mounting the forklift? #WorkSafe #ForkLift #WorkplaceSafety #forkliftSafety @jalega97 @jarwood32

— Ace Industries, Inc. (@AceIndustries) June 4, 2015

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@AceIndustries A2: All operators should do a visual and operational inspection of the forklift #worksafe #ForkliftSafety #Forklift

— Ace Industries, Inc. (@AceIndustries) June 4, 2015

Q3 How can drivers keep pedestrians safe when operating the forklift? #WorkSafe #ForkLiftSafety @jalega97 @jarwood32 @mexicanrita

— Ace Industries, Inc. (@AceIndustries) June 4, 2015

A3: Operators should use all safety features such as horns, back up alarms, lights, and mirrors @Jalega97 @jarwood32 @AceIndustries

— Atownbrown (@AtownBrown) June 4, 2015

Pedestrians can be warned of oncoming #forklift w #safety light http://t.co/pGkC2fIycl #worksafe pic.twitter.com/UyeOaqSdOB

— Liftec Forklifts (@LiftecForklifts) June 4, 2015

Q4: What can a forklift operator do to prevent tip over? #WorkSafe #ForkLiftSafety #ForkLift @jalega97 @jarwood32 @yurisell27 @mexicanrita

— Ace Industries, Inc. (@AceIndustries) June 4, 2015

@AceIndustries @Jalega97 @jarwood32 @mexicanrita Avoid making sharp turns at high speeds on the forklift. #worksafe

— Nayelly Brizuela (@yurisell27) June 4, 2015

@AtownBrown @AceIndustries forklifts should not go beyond certain degree angle and should always have the counterweight facing a down hill

— Jason Lee Gahring (@Jalega97) June 4, 2015

Q5: Does safety matter when parking the forklift? #WorkSafe @jalega97 @LiftecForklifts @yurisell27 @Jarwood32 @mexicanrita #ForkliftSafety

— Ace Industries, Inc. (@AceIndustries) June 4, 2015

A5: Yes parking in high traffic areas or on sloped areas can create hazards #WorkSafe #ForkLift #ForkLiftSafety @jalega97 @jarwood32

— Ace Industries, Inc. (@AceIndustries) June 4, 2015

@AceIndustries if you don't set #forklift brake this may happen http://t.co/MW9etIe71U #worksafe pic.twitter.com/keF9Cycxyh

— Liftec Forklifts (@LiftecForklifts) June 4, 2015

@AceIndustries How can employees become certified to operate a forklift? #worksafe

— Nayelly Brizuela (@yurisell27) June 4, 2015

@yurisell27 you can find out how to get certified in 6 easy steps by visiting this link, http://t.co/CIlvdZbZXQ #WorkSafe #forkliftsafety

— Ace Industries, Inc. (@AceIndustries) June 4, 2015