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Forklifts are a very useful tool for many warehouses across the country when the right operator is behind the wheel. Certification from an OSHA-approved, content rich training class, is the first thing a new employee needs to obtain to become a legal forklift operator. However, just because a new employee passes the test doesn’t give […]
When choosing the right tires for your forklift, you can go with one of two tire types: pneumatic or cushion. The choice doesn’t rely on which tire looks better; it relies on the type of loads and environment your forklift will be interacting with. Before finding new tires for your forklift, take a look at […]
Becoming a forklift operator can be a laborious process, but there’s a reason for that. Without proper training and understanding of these common pieces of heavy machinery, you can get hurt, someone else can get hurt, or property can get damaged. Obviously, these are all things that need to be avoided in functioning, organized […]
The forklift is the most recognizable and used piece of equipment in a warehouse. They are an invaluable tool capable of doing a ton of work. Walk into any warehouse, and you’ll see an organized ballet of trucks and people moving materials high and low, near and far. Without the forklift, the landscape of warehousing […]
The Occupational Safety and Health Administrations (OSHA) sets the rules and regulations regarding workplace safety. The government entity exists to keep workers safe and employers honest about their practices. They have many regulations regarding the use of powered industrial trucks and their use in warehouses. When it comes to floor markings for forklift safety, […]
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) sets worker safety standards. No matter what kind of job it is, these regulations ensure companies follow the same set of uniform rules across the country. After setting the rules, it is the Administration’s job to make sure companies follow them and levy fines if they don’t. We […]
One thing they don’t teach in an OSHA forklift training video is how to clean a forklift. It is an important part of the job, but it doesn’t happen as often as it should. The environment that a forklift works in is dirty. When used outdoors, a forklift will kick up dirt and debris while doing its […]
Operating a forklift safely and responsibly is hard enough in ideal conditions. Throw in some rough terrain and adverse conditions, and the job gets exponentially harder. Controlling the lift and loading on rough terrain requires a steady hand and patience. Rushing across a rough area will increase the chances of an accident or a […]