If any of these sound familiar, you're not alone - and there's a better way.
Pre-use checklists get scribbled on, shoved in a drawer and never reviewed. Deficiencies go untracked until something breaks - or someone gets hurt.
Pedestrian-forklift close calls happen daily but rarely get documented. Without near-miss data, you can't prevent the serious incident that's coming.
Multiple shifts mean multiple handoffs. Safety information gets lost between day and night crews and training records are never in one place.
Sprains, strains and back injuries account for the majority of warehouse Workers' Comp claims, but there's no system tracking ergonomic hazards or corrective actions.
Six modules built for the pace of warehouse and logistics operations - not corporate offices.
Report forklift incidents, dock injuries and near-misses from the warehouse floor with photos and details. Supervisors get instant notifications.
Deliver pre-shift safety talks on topics like dock safety, manual handling and rack awareness. Capture digital attendance from every crew member.
Run forklift pre-use checks, rack damage assessments and dock door inspections with customizable checklists. Flag deficiencies with photos instantly.
Track injuries from first aid through return-to-work. Manage modified duties, medical appointments and Workers' Comp claim timelines in one place.
Store forklift certifications, WHMIS records, SOPs and safety data sheets with expiry tracking. No more hunting through filing cabinets.
Auto-generate presentation-ready safety reviews by facility or company-wide. Track MSD rates, near-miss trends and leading indicators month over month.
forklift-related fatalities per year in the U.S. alone
Source: OSHA / Bureau of Labor Statisticsaverage cost per warehouse lost-time injury (direct + indirect)
Source: NSC Injury Facts / Industry actuarial datatotal recordable incident rate per 100 workers in warehousing (2x the national average)
Source: BLS, OSHA Industry Profilesof forklift incidents are preventable with better training and inspection processes
Source: NIOSH / Industrial Truck Association“"Our forklift pre-use inspections used to be a paper nightmare. Now every operator completes them on their phone in under two minutes and we can actually see deficiency trends across the fleet."
- Operations Manager, 3PL Distribution Centre, ON
The best warehouse safety software handles forklift pre-use inspections, rack damage reporting, incident tracking and toolbox talks from a single mobile app. Make Safety Easy is built for fast-paced warehouse environments where floor staff need quick, intuitive safety documentation.
The top warehouse hazards include forklift collisions and pedestrian strikes, falls from loading docks and mezzanines, musculoskeletal injuries from manual handling, struck-by incidents from falling stock and contact with conveyor systems. OSHA cites powered industrial trucks and fall protection among the most frequently violated standards in warehousing.
Forklift pre-use inspections are required at the start of every shift under OSHA 1910.178. Rack inspections should be performed monthly at minimum, with formal engineering assessments annually. General warehouse walkthroughs are recommended weekly. Make Safety Easy automates scheduling and tracks completion rates.
Warehouses that implement digital safety management typically see a 20-35% reduction in recordable incidents within the first year. Key strategies include consistent pre-shift safety talks, real-time hazard reporting, proactive inspections and ergonomic assessments for repetitive tasks. Digital tracking of leading indicators helps identify risks before injuries occur.