Safety and Training OverviewSafety is freedom from physical injury and property damage. Creating a safe materials handling environment requires a team effort. Team members include the owner/manager of the materials handling operation, employees at the facility regardless of their assigned duties, fork lift operators, forklift manufacturers such as Yale Materials Handling Corporation and maintenance personnel to insure recommended forklift maintenance guidelines are followed.Engineering for SafetyYale Materials Handling has a long history of providing materials handling equipment for a variety of applications. The ability to design for improved safety comes from our experience in the material handling industry and new technology that is available.Maintenance and SafetyCorrect maintenance starts with the daily checks of the lift truck as well as other elements required to maintain a safe operating environment.Forklift Awareness SolutionsWhen working around or in the presence of mobile equipment, safety should not be taken lightly. And based on numerous variables, including your facility layout and lighting, additional truck options may help increase awareness and minimize risk.