Forklifts are remarkably effective tools in millions of workplaces, but like any other tool, they are prone to being misused, as this photograph illustrates. In this case, a forklift's forks are being used to support scaffolding without the entire platform being securely bolted or otherwise safely attached to the forks. This type of setup may be convenient, but it's not safe. (Naval Safety Center)

SafetyTalk: Forklifts: The Workhorse of the Warehouse

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