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On National Forklift Safety Day—June 13, 2023—the Industrial Truck Association (ITA) and its members throughout the United States highlighted the safe use of forklifts and the importance of proper operator training. Educational sessions included:
updates on OSHA regulations and resources, recommendations for enhancing the safety of forklift operators and pedestrians in facilities where forklifts are used, and presentations by industrial safety and regulatory experts. The June 13 program, held both in person and livestreamed , was free and open to the public.
As the official media sponsor of National Forklift Safety Day, DC VELOCITY is providing special coverage of the event, along with safety-related feature articles, news, commentary, and online presentations.
National Forklift Safety Day 2023 news and articles Practical recommendations abound at National Forklift Safety Day 2023 OSHA, industrial safety, and forklift industry leaders addressed real-life considerations in enhancing operator safety at the 10th annual Industrial Truck Association (ITA) event in Washington, D.C.
[Podcast episode] Brian Feehan of the Industrial Truck Association discusses forklift safety We learn about the work the forklift industry is doing to promote safety in and around forklifts and how listeners can participate in the National Forklift Safety Day events.
Celebrating 10 years of National Forklift Safety Day A letter from Brian J. Feehan, president of the Industrial Truck Association.
Moving forklift safety forward Technology will continue to be a key driver of advances in forklift safety, but the human touch will remain essential, says Industrial Truck Association Chair Chuck Pascarelli.
Balancing act To prevent forklift tipovers, operators need effective training and a good understanding of “forklift physics.” Technology can help too.
National Forklift Safety Day 2023 sponsor messages