A popular forklift accident video is currently making it’s way around the social media giants of the web. The video shows a forklift driver carrying a very wide load through an aisle which is not big enough. The seemingly makeshift shelves crumble when he takes out one of the legs.

Now is a great time to remind ourselves of the very strict laws OSHA has in place for this type of setup, specifically OSHA CFR 1910.22 B, C, and D :

1910.22(b)(1)
Where mechanical handling equipment is used, sufficient safe clearances shall be allowed for aisles, at loading docks, through doorways and wherever turns or passage must be made. Aisles and passageways shall be kept clear and in good repairs, with no obstruction across or in aisles that could create a hazard.

1910.22(d)(2)
It shall be unlawful to place, or cause, or permit to be placed, on any floor or roof of a building or other structure a load greater than that for which such floor or roof is approved by the building official.

-OSHA.gov

See the video, Click Here – Forklift Accident Video.

To read more on the OSHA requirements that SHOULD have been followed to prevent this accident, you can visit OSHA’s website, www.osha.gov, or just Click Here.