Resources and Articles
Crucial: Forklift Inspections
Are your forklifts being inspected and documented before each shift by your operators? To help contribute to a safer working environment and prevent costly lift truck repairs, it is important to inspect your forklifts regularly as part of your daily or pre-shift inspection. Listed below are a few of the key components to inspect on […]
Maintain Your Forklift Fleet
When forklifts are not appropriately maintained or utilized efficiently, downtime can increase, which means productivity decreases and profits suffer. Managing a fleet of forklifts in the materials handling industry is no small expense. Get ahead of costly repairs, downtime and lost productivity with these tips to improve efficiencies and ultimately increase profits. Communication. Communication between […]
Forklift Inspection Checklist
Even if you operate a forklift safely, a defect can cause or contribute to a serious accident. To assure the proper performance of your equipment, it is imperative that scheduled forklift inspections be completed at designated intervals. Below is an up-to-date guide explaining when forklift inspections are necessary. Daily Maintenance. OSHA requires that all forklifts […]
National Forklift Safety Day
Safe forklift practices are important every day to protect employees, equipment and materials, but one day each year we recognize National Forklift Safety Day. It serves as a focal point to highlight the safe use of forklifts and the importance of operator training. This special day provides an opportunity for the industry to educate operators, […]
Respect Forklift Capacity
As more forklift options and attachments become available, it is increasingly important for forklift operators to have a clear understanding of their forklift’s load capacity and the risks involved if exceeding it. Considering the fact that tip-overs are the most common cause of forklift fatalities, it is crucial to train operators to judge the stability […]
Going Green
There is little doubt that the world is looking for cleaner and more responsible products to use in nearly every facet of life, but a warehouse may not be the first place you’d expect environmentally-friendly technology to emerge. But think again! Yes, even the forklift industry is caught up in the green initiative with electric […]
The Benefits of Used Forklifts
Forklifts are expensive pieces of equipment and it may not be affordable to purchase new. An alternative is to lease or buy used, below are a few reasons how a used forklift can generally benefit most warehouse operations. Proven workhorse. A used forklift has already been put to the test. An older forklift may provide […]
Why Won’t My Forklift Start?
Too often, operators are in such a hurry that they neglect to check certain things on their trucks. Those things get worse and worse, until one day the forklift just quits working. If your fork lift fails to start one morning, it could be because of any of the following reasons. Low battery charge. Check […]
Common causes of forklift accidents
Forklift accidents can lead to serious consequences, so it is important for those operating this heavy duty machinery to take the proper safety precautions. The first step to creating a safe operating environment is to understand the common factors that lead to accidents. Here is a breakdown of the most common causes of forklift accidents: […]
Seat Belt Safety
Seat belts save lives, which is why their usage is not an option. Sadly though, like seat belts in a car, seat belts in a forklift are often viewed as being optional. Some drivers have the impression that they are toy vehicles with no danger inherent in operating them. Tipping over is the biggest danger […]