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Special Coverage: National Forklift Safety Day 2024


National Forklift Safety Day | June 11, 2024

On National Forklift Safety Day—June 11, 2024—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 11 program, which was 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, including safety-related feature articles, news, commentary, and online presentations.


National Forklift Safety Day 2024 news and articles

Practical recommendations abound at National Forklift Safety Day 2024
OSHA, industrial safety, and forklift industry leaders addressed real-life considerations in enhancing operator safety at the 11th annual Industrial Truck Association (ITA) program.

Lift truck industry celebrates National Forklift Safety Day 2024 with special offers and events
Here are just a few of the ways forklift manufacturers and dealers will be helping fleet managers and operators observe this year’s National Forklift Safety Day. 

Operator safety training: a global priority
A letter from Brian J. Feehan, president of the Industrial Truck Association.

Looking forward to the future
National Forklift Safety Day Chair Cesar Jimenez is enthusiastic about the potential for new technologies to bring more improvements in forklift safety.

Playing it safe in a high-turnover environment
Operator churn continues to bedevil many forklift fleets. How does that affect safety, and what can you do about it?


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