Ensure Maximum Safety for your MHE Operators
With the increasing automation and reliance on material handling equipment and systems, warehouse and storage facilities need to go the extra mile when it comes to personnel safety. Along with appropriate training and hiring certified operators for safe equipment operation, it is also important to ensure the safety of the operator themselves. Most industries require workers to conform to basic uniform standards—forklift trucks, electric stackers, reach trucks, or other heavy-duty equipment operators are no exception. Wearing appropriate clothing ensures optimal levels of safety alongside increasing their productivity and efficiency. Inappropriate clothing can often lead to injuries and fatalities if the worst happens. So, it is crucial for supervisors to ensure adherence to such basic measures. Let’s understand why protective gear is important for forklift operators. Forklifts trucks are versatile—they are used for a wide range of tasks and in different environments. When working in c