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During World War II, the U.S. government used posters extensively to communicate essential safety and operational messages to the workforce. The "Fork Truck Safety Tips" poster was created to promote safety practices among forklift operators, which was crucial for maintaining efficiency and preventing accidents in warehouses and other industrial settings vital to the war effort. This particular poster was produced by the Bureau of Labor and illustrates a series of safety tips for operating forklift trucks.

The U.S. Department of Labor was responsible for ensuring workplace safety during the war, as industrial accidents could lead to loss of manpower and disruption in the supply chain, which were critical to the war effort. The Bureau of Labor, part of the Department of Labor, focused on educating workers on safe practices to minimize these risks.
The poster emphasizes four main safety tips:

    1. Never tow freight cars with fork trucks: This tip highlights the danger of using forklifts for tasks they are not designed for, which can lead to accidents and injuries.

    2. Don’t overload your truck: Overloading forklifts can lead to tipping and loss of control, endangering the operator and others around.

    3. Don’t attempt “minor” repairs: This advice stresses the importance of using qualified repair personnel to ensure that the equipment is maintained safely and correctly.

    4. Drive slowly over railroad tracks and rough surfaces: This tip aims to prevent accidents caused by the instability of the forklift on uneven terrain.

These messages were critical during the war as they helped maintain a safe working environment, ensuring that industrial operations could continue smoothly without unnecessary interruptions due to accidents or equipment failures.

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Fork Truck Safety Tips (Series 3)
    • Never tow freight cars with fork trucks... they’ll finish by towing you.
    • Don’t overload your truck... lighten loads instead of counterweighting.
    • Don’t attempt “minor” repairs... call a qualified repairman.
    • Drive s-l-o-w-l-y over railroad tracks and rough surfaces.

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Forklift, freight car, workers, repair tools, railroad tracks, safety warning text, illustrations of various forklift accidents, Bureau of Labor logo.