Forklifts are driven in heavily congested areas where many other operations are being performed. Visibility and sightlines can be limited, increasing the chance of collisions between machinery and employees.

• Use signs and policies to prohibit others from entering into these areas.
• Use horn when appropriate to alert others.
• Improve lighting where applicable.
• Drive forklift backwards when moving loads.

Over a long period of time the solid rubber wheel on the front of the forklift has developed a flat spot, resulting in unstable loads and poor handling.

• Train operators to inspect and recognize potential problems or hazards.
• Implement equipment inspection plan.
• Report and correct problems as soon as identified.

The employee is outside and is exposed to all weather conditions: rain, snow, ice, and heat, resulting in possible slips or falls from working/walking on slippery surfaces.

• Provide a roof or cover over forklift operations.
• Reduce slippery surface conditions (e.g., snow removal).
• Wear anti-skid footwear.

Employee must release pull chain to remove chicken cages from trucks, resulting in strains from reaching and possible cuts.

• Provide gloves to pad and protect hands.
• Provide ladders or platforms so employee can be repositioned to minimize awkward postures.
• Minimize manual handling of large cages so employees are not exposed to conditions where strains may occur.