Importance Of Considering Forklift Traffic Patterns To Help Prevent Accidents
Traffic Patterns The first step to prevent powered industrial truck accidents in a facility is to establish a traffic…
Procedures For Loading And Unloading Material Loads And Personnel Using Forklifts
Loading and Unloading the Forklift Because of the wide variety of equipment used and the different kinds of stock…
Safe Work Practices For Driving Forklifts On-Ramps, Onto Trucks, Trailers, And Railroad Cars
Driving on Ramps and Grades Forklift operators should follow certain general rules of the road when traveling on-ramps and…
The Safe Work Practices When Traveling With A Forklift
Forklifts use a combination of hydraulics, a pulley system, and other things to lift heavy materials across different distances….
Various Questions To Ask When Conducting Forklift Pre-use Inspections
Each year, roughly 25 percent of forklift-related deaths are caused by an overturned forklift, as reported by the U.S….
The Four Primary Workplace Conditions Making Forklift Use Hazardous
In a car or truck, the front wheels steer the vehicle. However, a forklift has the steering wheels in…
The Requirements For The Use Of Forklift Attachments
You would think forklift safety training and forklift licenses would be a given for all businesses. After all, operating…
Two Power Sources For Forklifts
Power Sources The two main power sources for powered industrial trucks are: internal combustion, which uses a traditional engine…
The Impact Of Raising Load On Forklift Stability
Raising the Load Can Create Instability As the load is raised, it becomes possible for the forklift to fall…
Importance Of Load And Forklift Moments In Calculating Safe Lifts
Moment A moment is calculated in inch-pounds. It equals the distance (in inches) x weight (in pounds) from a…