Toolbox talk · Charla de seguridad
Forklift safety — for everyone on the floor · Seguridad con montacargas — para todos en el piso
You don't have to drive one to be hurt by one. Most forklift injuries are to people on foot.
English
Forklift safety — for everyone on the floor
You don't have to drive one to be hurt by one. Most forklift injuries are to people on foot.
- Only trained, authorized operators drive. That's not optional.
- Pedestrians: stay in marked walkways. Make eye contact before crossing a forklift's path.
- Never walk under a raised load, and never ride on the forks.
- Operators: horn at corners and doorways, loads low and tilted back, look behind before reversing.
- Load within capacity and centered. If it looks unstable, it is.
- Park it: forks down, brake on, key out.
Where do forklifts and people cross paths on this floor, and how do we make that safer?
Español
Seguridad con montacargas — para todos en el piso
No tienes que manejar uno para que te lastime. La mayoría de las lesiones con montacargas son a personas a pie.
- Solo operadores capacitados y autorizados manejan. Eso no es opcional.
- Peatones: quédense en los pasillos marcados. Haz contacto visual antes de cruzar el paso de un montacargas.
- Nunca camines debajo de una carga levantada, y nunca te subas en las horquillas.
- Operadores: claxon en esquinas y puertas, cargas bajas e inclinadas hacia atrás, mira atrás antes de retroceder.
- Carga dentro de la capacidad y centrada. Si se ve inestable, lo está.
- Al estacionar: horquillas abajo, freno puesto, llave fuera.
¿Dónde se cruzan montacargas y personas en este piso, y cómo lo hacemos más seguro?
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Questions operators ask
What is a toolbox talk?
A short safety briefing, usually five minutes on one topic, that a supervisor or foreman gives the crew before work starts. It's the standard way trades crews cover hazards day to day.
How long should a toolbox talk be?
Two to five minutes. One topic. Ending with a question that gets people talking is worth more than covering three topics.
Do I need to document toolbox talks?
Good practice is to keep a record of the topic, date, and who attended. What's required varies by state and situation — check what applies to you. A confirmation in the worker's own language is a stronger record than a signature on an English sheet.
Can I use these toolbox talks in Spanish?
Yes. Every talk on this page is written in English and Spanish, and can be delivered to a crew member's phone in either language.
Are these enough to meet OSHA requirements?
They're good-practice briefings, not a compliance program. Site-specific training on your equipment and hazards is still your responsibility, and what any rule requires depends on your situation. These help you deliver it in a language your crew understands.