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 and for those around them. This guide […]
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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 knowing how to spot the telltale signs […]
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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 Load Capacity It’s not […]
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Oct
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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 […]
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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 stressful. Are you in need of some […]
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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 […]