Reach Truck Safety Reach Truck Safety

Reach trucks, also known as narrow aisle trucks, are designed to operate in warehouses with narrow aisles. These trucks have some characteristics in common with standard sit down forklifts, but also have some unique features that need to be taken into account in order to operate safely. These useful, powerful, and critical pieces of equipment can also be dangerous when operated in an unsafe manner. Operators must have a good safety attitude and commitment to responsible operation to prevent injuries and property damage. This program discusses common hazards reach truck operators may encounter and trains them on how to control those hazards through safe operating techniques.

Reach trucks, also known as narrow aisle trucks, are designed to operate in warehouses with narrow aisles. These trucks have some characteristics in common with standard sit down forklifts, but also have some unique features that need to be taken into account in order to operate safely. These useful, powerful, and critical pieces of equipment can also be dangerous when operated in an unsafe manner. Operators must have a good safety attitude and commitment to responsible operation to prevent injuries and property damage. This program discusses common hazards reach truck operators may encounter and trains them on how to control those hazards through safe operating techniques.