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Warehouse Lighting Requirements
Read More: Warehouse Lighting RequirementsPer 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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Know Your Forklift Trip Points
Read More: Know Your Forklift Trip PointsHere is a list of potential trip points to keep in mind when operating a forklift.
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Inspecting Forks
Read More: Inspecting ForksInspecting forks daily can ensure safer operation and should concentrate on 3 areas: fork hooks, heels and tips.
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Safety Training with Your Employer
Read More: Safety Training with Your EmployerHaving the employer ultimately responsible for providing training is a benefit to the employee and company.
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Surviving an OSHA Inspection
Read More: Surviving an OSHA InspectionOSHA announced an important policy change that could potentially have a significant impact on small business owners.
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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%.
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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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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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Watering Forklift Batteries
Read More: Watering Forklift BatteriesYou should add water to the forklift battery after it’s charged. Typically, batteries need watering 1x weekly.
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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.