{"id":921,"date":"2015-01-19T11:20:17","date_gmt":"2015-01-19T19:20:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/spill-containment-blog\/?p=921"},"modified":"2024-02-05T14:17:18","modified_gmt":"2024-02-05T22:17:18","slug":"keep-forklift-accidents-bay-safety-barriers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/spill-containment-blog\/keep-forklift-accidents-bay-safety-barriers\/","title":{"rendered":"Keep Forklift Accidents at Bay with Safety Barriers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Here\u2019s a sobering fact: Every year, 20,000 U.S. employees are seriously injured and 100 are killed in warehouse accidents involving forklifts.<\/p>\n<p>Forklifts are among the leading causes of <a href=\"http:\/\/blog.fieldid.com\/tag\/forklifts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">workplace injuries in warehouses<\/a>. These accidents usually include overturned forklifts and collisions with pedestrians, pallets, or other equipment. Not to mention that these accidents can cause costly damage to your equipment.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s why it\u2019s important that forklift operators be trained to operate forklifts safely. But beyond ensuring safe operation, what can you do to reduce the chances of forklifts causing accidents and damage in your workplace?<\/p>\n<p><strong>A barrier to collisions<\/strong><br \/>\nLuckily, there\u2019s a simple solution: safety barrier products. These durable, fixed objects prevent entry of forklifts and other vehicles, allowing you to protect dangerous or vulnerable areas and make safe areas for pedestrians. And as a bonus, they\u2019re incredibly easy to install.<\/p>\n<p>There are many types of safety barriers that can be used to reduce the risk of accidents when using forklifts or other powered industrial trucks:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Guard rails<\/strong> \u2014 These rail assemblies are used to protect large areas against vehicle collisions, provide pedestrian walkways, and protect buildings from damage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/industrial-safety-products\/machine-safety-guards-rack-guards.htm#shopguardsnow\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Machine safety guards and rack guards<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 These high-visibility yellow steel safety rails are easily installed with steel plates. They are maintenance free and will provide years of protection for your equipment and employees.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/industrial-safety-products\/steel-bollard-posts.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Steel bollard posts<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 These sturdy steel posts are an easy way to prevent property damage. They can be filled with cement, if desired.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/industrial-safety-products\/column-protectors-column-guards.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Column protectors<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 Make sure your columns and beams are both visible and protected with impact-absorbing, high-density polyethylene column protectors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/industrial-safety-products\/wall-protectors-wall-protection.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wall protectors<\/a><\/strong> \u2014 These energy-absorbing wall protectors can be installed at any height to prevent damage to your concrete, drywall, or block walls.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/abzorbforkliftmat.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Forklift mats<\/a><\/strong> \u2014 This super-absorbent polypropylene mat protects your floors from spills and equipment, and your employees from slips and falls. It is sold in rolls, so you can cut the mats to suit your space.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Safety barriers are a low-tech, economical workplace safety product. They\u2019re so easy to implement, there\u2019s no excuse for any business that uses powered industrial trucks to be without them.<\/p>\n<p><em>Have questions about which absorbents are right for your needs? Contact Travis Zdrazil at <a href=\"mailto:travis@absorbentsonline.com?Subject=Product%20Spotlight%20eNewsletter%20Response\">travis@absorbentsonline.com<\/a>\u00a0or (800) 869-9633.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>AbsorbentsOnline.com offers these safety barrier products:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/industrial-safety-products\/machine-safety-guards-rack-guards.htm#shopguardsnow\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Machine safety guards and rack guards<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/industrial-safety-products\/steel-bollard-posts.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Steel bollard posts<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/industrial-safety-products\/column-protectors-column-guards.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Column protectors<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/industrial-safety-products\/wall-protectors-wall-protection.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wall protectors<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/abzorbforkliftmat.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Forklift mats<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here\u2019s a sobering fact: Every year, 20,000 U.S. employees are seriously injured and 100 are killed in warehouse accidents involving forklifts. 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