Most of us go through life thinking others expect us to be independent, able to accomplish all things on our own. In a way, that is kind of scary and even irrational. The world is a complex place. Each organization is complicated and many of our tasks are intricate. Unless someone is a one-person artisan, creating his or her own specialty item, most of us work with others to get our tasks completed.

Working safely is one such activity that needs cooperative help. Many things we do are inherently unsafe when we do them alone.

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Q: Can a handheld air horn be used in place of a non-working horn on a forklift?

A: That is a very good question. The relevant ANSI standard states the unit must be equipped with an audible device so I suppose a handheld horn would do it. I would just make sure that the operator doesn't actually have to hold the horn while driving as that would be a hazard on its own. Maybe mount it somewhere within easy reach of the operator using industrial strength Velcro or duct tape - anything that doesn't cause any structural integrity to be lost.

In addition, to be on the safe side here, I would recommend you have the horn on the forklift fixed at some point and just use the hand-held one temporarily.

Most employees travel the roads every day and many of them on company business. Each year, traffic accidents claim over 30,000 lives and cause more than a million serious injuries. In fact, motor vehicle crashes are the number one cause of death on the job.

 

P16 - Personal Protective Equipment: General Industry

Meet OSHA requirements in explaining Personal Protective Equipment for eye, head, hand, and foot injuries. This video also covers respirators, hearing and protective clothing.

 

 

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