The hourly employee safety team has been hard at work (and having some fun!) putting together some electric handlift safety “plays” in Redzone!
We used our monthly meeting time in April to gather at the Main Plant Equipment Storage Area where we able to safely mock up common situations employees might encounter while using handlifts and how to safely deal with them.
It all starts with the inspection of the equipment. If anything is not working properly, the lift must be taken out of service. Safely operating the lift is the responsibility of the operator. Handlift operators must be trained and familiar with our handlift policy. There is a “play” of what NOT to do when operating a handlift to help illustrate some of these basics. We also made a play of tips and tricks when working with problem pallets.
Check out the plays in Redzone, including one originally made by B Shift Production in 2023, and let us know what you think! Maybe you have some tips or tricks you can share about safely operating a handlift!