Deionized Water: The Perfect “Solution” for Maintaining Your Lead-Acid Batteries
Regular maintenance of lead-acid forklift batteries helps preserve their capacity and could increase their life and run times. And this pays off in decreased downtime, increased productivity and less money spent on replacing batteries. One of the most significant parts of lead-acid battery maintenance is monitoring water levels and adding water, as needed, to achieve…
National Forklift Safety Day 2025: Why Forklift Safety is Everyone’s Responsibility
Today, June 10th, marks National Forklift Safety Day, a timely reminder that forklift safety isn’t just about protecting operators—it’s a critical component of running a compliant, efficient, and financially sound business. With over 68,000 industrial truck accidents reported each year, ensuring every forklift operator is properly trained and OSHA-compliant is more than best practice—it’s a…
The High Cost of Non-Compliance: Why Forklift Operator Certification Matters
Failing to properly train and certify forklift operators isn’t just a safety risk—it can also be a costly legal and financial mistake. Under OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) regulations, employers who neglect forklift training requirements face steep penalties. In serious cases, fines can reach $161,323 per violation. But the financial consequences don’t stop at…
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.
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!
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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