On 2nd April, a worker fell trough the roof while trying to replace the battery of a forklift in a building which was under construction. The forklift suddenly rush backwards and fell through a floor opening. The worker fell together with the lift and landed on the ground. He was announced death after sending to the hospital.
This is another lesson for Workplace Safety from severe accident. What can we do to prevent this from happening?
- Ensure that all forklifts:
- have undergone proper check and maintenance according to the standards required by the manufacturer
- are operated by authorized and trained staff
- Conduct thorough Risk Assessment to manage all foreseeable workplace hazards.
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