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  • Forklift Tires Guide | Types, Applications & When to Replace | Thompson & Johnson

    Forklift Tires Guide: Types, Applications, and When to Replace Them

    Choosing the right forklift tires is critical for safety, performance, and reducing operating costs. Tires affect everything from traction and load capacity to operator comfort and energy consumption. Whether your forklifts operate in a warehouse or on rugged outdoor terrain, knowing which tire to use – and when it’s time for forklift tire replacement –…

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    Forklift Face-Off: Electric or Internal Combustion – What’s Right for You?

    When it comes to material handling, choosing the right forklift can have a big impact on your operation’s efficiency, costs, and even its environmental footprint. One of the most common decisions businesses face is whether to invest in an electric forklift or an internal combustion (IC) forklift. Let’s break down the key differences to help…

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    Electric Pallet Jack vs. Manual Pallet Jack: Which One Fits Your Operation?

    When moving pallets, the question isn’t whether you need a pallet jack—it’s which kind. Both manual and electric walkies are workhorses in warehouses, distribution centers, and manufacturing plants. But they shine in different scenarios. Here’s a clear, practical breakdown to help you pick the right tool for the job. QUICK DEFINITIONS WHEN A MANUAL PALLET…

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    Harness & Body Belt Inspection

    If you repair or operate an order picker or aerial lift, it’s important to remember to check not only your vehicle you are going to use before you use it, but the harness that may save your life.

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    Forklift Overhead Guards

    The forklift overhead guard protects an operator from falling loads. Some overhead guards are designed to “crush and deflect.”

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    Pedestrian Safety Tips

    Pedestrians are involved in about 40% of all forklift accidents. There are many reasons for this, but one is – we have told pedestrians most of their lives that they have the right of way!

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    Using Forklift Extensions

    Pretty much, many of us use them. But, what do we need to know about them, other than the fact that they make our original forks longer?

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    8 Forklift Safety Hazards

    A top prioroty for anyone managing forklift operations must be to uphold safety. What does this look like day-to-day?

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    Warehouse Lighting Requirements

    Per OSHA, companies are required to provide a minimum of two lumens per square foot in areas with heavy equipment in use.

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    Forklift Operator Seat Ergonomics

    One of the most important assets to your company is your group of dedicated employees and as the employer your goal is to reduce the risk of injury of your employees.

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    Why Conduct Safety Training?

    Why do we train our Operators? Not only is it to save lives and cut down on injuries, it’s required by law!

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    Managing Worker Fatigue

    One of the best ways to make sure your business continues to flow and flow safely, is to make sure you and your employees avoid worker fatigue.

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    Top 10 OSHA Violations (2019)

    Patrick Kapust, Deputy Director of OSHA’s Directorate of Enforcement Programs, presented the agency’s top 10 violations for the fiscal year of 2019.

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