There are actually companies, believe it or not, that would allow their workers to operate lift trucks without receiving adequate training. By allowing individuals who are not trained the opportunity to drive such a massive and potentially dangerous machine, really damaging consequences can happen to both the company and the staff.
For example, a serious mishap is more likely to occur if an untrained driver is behind the wheel. The driver might accidentally run into an employee who passes by the machinery. This situation could occur because of imprecise and quick maneuvers. He or she can figure that driving a forklift is like driving any other kind of motor vehicle, and this is absolutely not the case.
Sadly, there have been numerous reported cases of forklift mishaps which occurred in companies. These mishaps can occur due to various reasons when operating this kind of equipment. For example, several forklifts are not outfitted with reverse sensors and even if they are equipped with them, these sensors do not actually cover a wide rear end area. Thus, the driver is more likely to have a few issues when they are just learning how to drive backwards.
Specially while in the learning curve, the lift truck operator has to drive the machine slowly and just after ensuring there is no other employees or things behind it, put the machinery into reverse. Somebody with incomplete training or an untrained operator may use the machine to lift supplies in a wrong way or that are really heavy for the machine. Raising the wrong items may cause the products to suddenly fall off of the vehicle. This could severely damage the goods or the warehouse itself or it could potentially harm the employees if they happen to be close by.
Before allowing a worker to drive a lift truck, companies must mandate and insist that the training and certification in order to keep both the company and its employees safe. By following these strict rules, the business can help to avoid serious mishaps.