Download The Free Toolbox Talk On Powered Industrial Trucks

In many workplaces — from warehouses and manufacturing floors to construction sites and distribution centers — powered industrial trucks (PITs) are essential to daily operations. Forklifts, pallet jacks, and other industrial trucks help move materials quickly and efficiently. But with that power comes risk.

According to OSHA, powered industrial trucks are involved in tens of thousands of workplace injuries each year, and many of these are preventable. Whether it’s an operator taking a corner too fast, a pedestrian walking into a blind spot, or a load falling from elevated forks, the consequences of a momentary lapse in safety can be devastating.

That’s why we created our new free Toolbox Talk: Safety Around Powered Industrial Trucks — to give your team a fast, easy, and effective way to refresh safety knowledge and reduce the risk of accidents.

Why This Toolbox Talk Matters

Safety talks are most effective when they’re clear, relevant, and quick to deliver — and that’s exactly what this resource provides. In just a few minutes, your team will get a rundown of key do’s and don’ts when working with or around PITs. This includes:

• Common hazards like tip-overs, collisions, and falls

• Safe operating practices for forklifts and other PITs

• How to prevent pedestrian injuries in mixed-use areas

• Reminders about load handling, speed, and visibility

Even the most experienced operators can benefit from a refresher — and newer team members may not fully understand the risks involved in their environment. Toolbox Talks help you bridge that gap with simple, ready-to-go safety messaging.

How to Use It

This toolbox talk is designed to be flexible and easy to use. You can:

• Lead a quick safety meeting at the start of a shift

• Email or text the resource to your team

• Incorporate it into your monthly training rotation

• Post it in a breakroom or safety board as a visual reminder

It’s a simple step, but one that can make a big impact. Studies show that regular safety meetings improve compliance and reduce incident rates — especially when they’re part of a consistent training routine.

Safety Made Simple with Ving

This free Toolbox Talk is just one piece of a much bigger safety puzzle — and Ving is here to help you put it all together. Our digital safety training platform gives you access to:

• A full library of ready-to-use training courses

• Smart tracking tools so you know who’s completed what

• Checklists, inspections, and even accident reporting tools

With Ving, you can manage all your safety training in one place — whether it’s online modules, toolbox talks, or third-party certifications. We make it easy for you to stay compliant, reduce risk, and protect your people.