VIDEO : MAN VS. MACHINE –  200 lbs. vs. 10,000 lbs.

Which job is more dangerous – a fire fighter or a forklift driver? Which job uses more safety precautions?

In previous months, we've shown you that forklift accidents are more common than you think, but many people are able to escape injuries and death.

However the Fox News Report you just watched involved a man who was a fire fighter until his wife told him it was just too dangerous. The 29 year old man stopped fighting fires to 'safely' drive a forklift. Unfortunately, he is part of the statistic that approximately 100 deaths occur each year as a result of forklift accidents.

THE RITE-HITE DOK LOK^® COULD HAVE PREVENTED THAT DEATH

Being a fire fighter is dangerous, but planning and safety
equipment help protect many lives.

While driving a forklift doesn’t sound hazardous it can be
extremely dangerous, even if you think your work environment
is safe.

Protect everyone at your loading dock with safety features including:
Dok-Lok^® Vehicle Restraints – prevent trailers from leaving the

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