Top Occupational Safety and Health Issues of 2020 It should come as no surprise that employee health and safety need to be top priorities in any workplace. However, what may come as a surprise is that business owners need to update those health and safety standards regularly. Altering your guidelines in accordance with growing health […]
How to Read a Forklift Nameplate The nameplate or data plate near the front of a forklift is the most important source of information for operators. In order to understand the specifications of a forklift, such as its fuel type and lifting capabilities, the operator needs to have a clear understanding of how to read […]
What Skills are Taught in a Forklift Certification Class? What Skills are Taught in a Forklift Certification Class? – Forklifts are one of the most useful, practical, and yet dangerous tools in the workplace. They allow one person to do work that would otherwise be impossible. A forklift can lift, move, and store thousands of […]
Skills Needed to Be a Successful Forklift Operator Forklifts can be very dangerous in the wrong hands. However, in the right hands, they are incredibly beneficial machines, both in their power and efficiency. All forklift operators need to go through OSHA-approved training in order to use their skills to adapt to this specific field of […]
Common Forklift Operator Mistakes A reliable, certified forklift operator can do wonders for a workplace that requires these machines to complete tasks day-in and day-out. If they can maintain effective workplace safety and efficiency while operating their vehicles, then you should be able to see the results in their work each day. This guide will showcase […]
Primary Duties and Responsibilities of Forklift Operators Forklifts are a diverse group of vehicles that are commonly used in a variety of work environments. The operators of these forklifts require thorough training and certification before they can get behind the wheel. An untrained and uncertified forklift operator will create an unsafe work environment for themselves […]
Signs a Forklift Needs To Be Repaired Forklift training requires a thorough knowledge of how a forklift operates. Not only will a trainee need to know how to drive the forklift, but they’ll need to know how to take care of it too. This includes knowing how to perform a daily inspection, in addition to […]
Understanding Forklift Load Capacity Improper loading with a forklift is very dangerous in the workplace. If an operator has trouble understanding forklift load capacity, they shouldn’t get behind the wheel. To refresh the minds of forklift operators and help educate operators-in-training, we put together this guide to forklift load capacity and its importance. Finding the […]