Washington — Forklift safety, operator training and the importance of daily equipment checks will be highlighted June 10 as part of the 12th annual National Forklift Safety Day.
The free event, organized by the Industrial Truck Association, is set to take place virtually and in person at the National Press Club in Washington. Participation is open to ITA members, anyone who works in the material handling industry or government, and end users.
“We understand the importance of effective forklift operator training, and ITA’s National Forklift Safety Day is meant to keep that discussion at the forefront year after year,” association President Brian Feehan said in a press release.
A panel of safety experts will address attendees at 9 a.m. Eastern. In addition to Feehan, speakers include:
- Brett Wood, chair of the ITA board of directors and president/CEO of Toyota Material Handling North America
- Ron Grisez, director of product safety at Crown Equipment Corp.
- Jonathan Fortkcamp, senior director of environmental, health and safety for DHL Supply Chain, North America
- Lisa Brooks, principal at Nexus HSE
On June 9, ITA members and guests can attend a two-hour educational session, set for 3 p.m. Eastern at the Willard InterContinental Hotel. Registration is available online.
