Risks

Working with heavy machinery often entails a high-risk environment due to heavy loads being transported, large moving vehicles, high traffic, and other hazards. It is necessary to take these risks into account when performing any type of work with lift trucks. In this section, we will outline ways to identify and assess risks, as well as ways to mitigate those risks through planning and preparation. Workers and supervisors must constantly be on the lookout for new risks that develop as work continues and the worksite changes and grows.

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