Forklift crossing, referring to the scenario where forklifts pass through cross passages, warehouse entrances and exits, and overlapping operation areas in the logistics site, is one of the high-frequency risk nodes in daily industrial handling operations. Feedback from long-term site operation shows that nearly 30% of forklift related collision and scraping accidents occur at various crossing positions, most of which are caused by non-standard operation and insufficient pre-judgment of hidden dangers.

For electric forklifts, the characteristics of low operation noise and smooth acceleration put forward higher requirements for the operation specifications when passing crossings. Unlike traditional internal combustion forklifts that can remind surrounding pedestrians and other operators through engine noise in advance, the running sound of electric forklifts is very low, and people around often cannot notice the approaching vehicle in time without special reminder operations. When the electric forklift is about to reach the crossing position, the operator should first decelerate to the lowest safe speed within 5 meters in advance, press the horn continuously for 2 to 3 times to send a clear warning signal, and fully observe the left and right visual blind areas blocked by shelves, stacked goods and facility barriers. After confirming that there are no passing pedestrians, moving logistics equipment or obstacles that hinder normal passage, the operator can slowly drive through the crossing area, and do not accelerate sharply or turn the steering wheel violently during the whole process, so as to avoid the risk of cargo falling or vehicle sideslip caused by sudden change of center of gravity.

In terms of site management, the operation side can also set obvious warning signs at all forklift crossing positions, draw clear safety waiting areas and reminding marking lines, and arrange special personnel to assist in commanding during peak operation hours with large pedestrian flow and high equipment density, so as to further reduce the hidden danger of accidents. Regular operation training for forklift operators should also include the assessment of crossing operation specifications, so that safe operation habits can be solidified into every daily operation action.

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