Forklift trucks are an indispensable part of industry and commerce. When used safely they are a powerful tool. When unsafe behavior, poor maintenance and carelessness come into play. Things can and will go very wrong Forklifts are controlled entirely by the driver, therefor, human error is utterly possible and accidents can, and do happen. Quite often in fact. Forklift accidents are the second leading cause of warehouse accidents, so it is important to know what contributes to these mishaps and how we can prevent them.