As states reopen and companies navigate ramping up production, warehouse management will want to make sure everyone is following proper safety protocols. As any warehouse manager knows, forklift accidents occur, but can be easily avoided with proper training and diligence. Social distancing measures are placing an additional burden on forklift operators when navigating a busy warehouse or construction environment. Studies completed by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics show the danger of improper forklift operation. From 2011 to 2017, 614 workers lost their lives in forklift related incidents and more than 7,000 nonfatal injuries with days away from work occurred every year. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, forklifts were involved in 9,050 nonfatal workplace injuries or illnesses with days away from work in 2017. Of these cases, 2,050 involved non-roadway accidents with the forklift, and 1,850 more cases involved pedestrians while the forklift was in use. Since so many operators have likely become rusty on proper procedures, forklift accidents are more likely to occur following the shutdown. Additionally, forklift operator licenses may have expired during the shutdown and most operators will benefit from a review of safe operating procedures. To prevent these accidents, forklift operators and their managers should review these seven safety steps, as outlined in EHS Today, a resource for industry safety standards: CED Technologies, Inc. has a team of engineers experienced in investigating heavy machinery and forklift accidents, as well as workplace safety violations. With proper management and training most forklift accidents can be avoided, eliminating tragic personal injuries and fatalities as well as costly business interruptions and insurance activity.