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We developed this forklift training guide for business owners with the intent of answering the many questions we have received, regarding OSHA forklift certification. We don’t want to suggest that this writing covers all topics relating to forklift training. Likewise, it is our intent to include the information that is commonly asked by business owners like you.
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How to Pass the Forklift Practical Test Becoming a forklift operator requires more than simply passing the initial job interview. Forklift operators need certification from an OSHA-approved training course. The second phase of this training course is the hands-on practical test. Because it’s one of the final phases before obtaining certification, it can be pretty […]
Forklifts are a very common tool in many warehouses across the United States. They are enormously important to the day-to-day functions in most warehouses, and because of this, they require a lot of training before someone can become certified. One of the first steps anyone working in or around forklifts should take is to […]
Finding the right forklift for your business can be a difficult task, but we’re here to make it easier. When it comes to the topic of using reach trucks vs. counterbalance forklift trucks, you have to consider the work environment you’ll be operating them in. Use this guide to reach and counterbalance trucks to […]
The Different Forklift Mast Types Forklifts are regularly used for transporting and loading products, but it’s not as simple as that. The numerous forklift mast types used by businesses offer various attributes. That’s why, if you’re in charge of overseeing operations, you must be familiar with these different mast types and what they offer. Simplex […]
The Anatomy of a Forklift Truck Forklifts have been a key part of transporting goods for years. If you’re going to be working with forklift trucks at your job, you’ll need to go through forklift certification training. However, there’s more to forklift training than simply knowing how to operate the machinery. You’ll need to know […]
Guide to Forklift Classifications Since their invention in the early twentieth century, forklifts became a ubiquitous part of the warehousing and logistics industry. The work they can do, the loads they can lift, and the speed at which they can do it makes them invaluable. Efficiency and speed in the warehouse setting have a huge […]
The Basics of Forklift Batteries For electric forklifts and powered industrial trucks, the battery and how you maintain it is very important. On average, a battery should last for 5 years, but with proper care and maintenance, you can extend the lifespan well beyond the norm. Using best practices and following the manufacturer’s recommended maintenance […]