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Abstract

Determining changes in visibility of the surroundings by forklift operators in the context of accident risk

Project manager: Antoni Saulewicz M.Sc. (Eng.)

Project summary:

Forklift operators behaviour in computer simulated conditions of decreased visibility was determined. The behaviour of 42 persons was studied when they were transporting loads with a forklift in decreased visibility from the operator's seat. The next stage of the project consisted in determining forklift operatorsʼ behaviour in real conditions in order to compare them with behaviour in simulated conditions and to verify prior results. The behaviour of 16 experiences operators transporting loads with three real forklifts was studied. Cameras and image recorders were used to determine the magnitude of sideway inclination of the operator's head. During the last part of the project changes in the visibility of the surroundings by the forklift operators were determined in the context of accident risk. Three forklifts from three different enterprises were used. 58 operators participated in the study.A guide for forklift operators was also developed



Unit: Department of Safety Engineering

Duration: 01.01.2008 – 29.06.2010