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Brake Inspection & Replacement
Read More: Brake Inspection & ReplacementForklift operators are required to perform a pre-shift inspection. One item of focus is the brakes.
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Safety Seat Switches
Read More: Safety Seat SwitchesANSI, the American National Standard Institute, under the B56 standards, mandates that the operator of a powered industrial truck, or forklift, must be seated in the normal operating position on the forklift before it can travel.
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It’s “That Time of Year” Again
Read More: It’s “That Time of Year” AgainWith the temperature dropping, typically the dock doors are closed more hours of the day, which for many companies means less air circulation. This can lead to problems that could be ignored during the warmer times of the year, but not this time of the year.
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Checked Your Nameplate Lately?
Read More: Checked Your Nameplate Lately?Nameplates, data tags, or capacity tags are just some names they are called by. They are an important part of your forklift. These tags need to be legible and on the truck. They also need to reflect the attachments that may be on your forklift, as stated in the following OSHA regulations.
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Do You Have A “Safe” Attitude?
Read More: Do You Have A “Safe” Attitude?A positive attitude towards safety will pay off in many ways. It saves you money, keeps you in your job and even saves your life.
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Daily Checklists
Read More: Daily ChecklistsOSHA requires that each “Powered Industrial Truck” is checked out before it is put into operation. Most companies use a “Daily Checklist” to inspect their equipment.
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Forklift Accidents: 4 Main Types
Read More: Forklift Accidents: 4 Main TypesA forklift tip over is the number one accident involving a forklift. OSHA’s Office of Data Analysis examined 53 investigative case files involving powered industrial Truck fatalities that occurred between 1980-1986 and found that the single largest accident was vehicle tipovers.
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Dispatching a Forklift Service Technician
Read More: Dispatching a Forklift Service TechnicianSimilar to your personal vehicle, a forklift breakdown cannot be diagnosed over the phone.
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In-House Tech VS Outsourcing
Read More: In-House Tech VS OutsourcingBoth in-house forklift service technicians as well as outsourcing services have proven benefits.
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Forklift Battery Maintenance
Read More: Forklift Battery MaintenanceForklift batteries must be properly maintained to reach their full potential. Improper maintenance cuts battery life 50%.