Incident reports, prosecutions, maintenance guides and training advice for anyone responsible for forklift trucks.
On a two- or three-shift site the same truck is driven by different people all day. Faults that developed on the morning shift are inherited by the afternoon shift, and the truck's history gets lost…
Toolbox talks work when they are short, specific and based on something real. Here is a format that fits into five minutes at the start of a shift, with a topic bank to draw from. One incident (1…
You will have about a second. The instinct to jump is overwhelming, and it is wrong. This is the one drill every operator should have rehearsed in their head so that when it happens the response is…
When the load centre is increased on a forklift truck, it is crucial to recalculate the lifting capacity to ensure safe and efficient operation. The lifting capacity is affected by the load centre…
Forklifts rely heavily on lead-acid batteries to power their operations, and while these batteries are essential for the efficient functioning of the vehicles, they also pose potential risks.
Forklift attachments come in various types, each designed for specific applications to enhance the forklift’s versatility. Two notable attachments are the Box Clamps and Fork Rotator.
Forklift attachments play a crucial role in enhancing the versatility of these material-handling machines. Two notable attachments are the Push Pull and Carpet Boom, each designed for specific…
While theoretically anyone can train someone to drive a forklift, companies are urged to follow proper training procedures to avoid legal consequences under the Health and Safety at Work Act. The Act…
Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), a blend of propane and butane, is widely used as a fuel source in various applications, including forklift trucks. Understanding the properties and potential hazards…
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