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 become […]
Author Archives: Timothy G Wiemer
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Aug
Aug
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 determine […]
Forklift Safety, Forklift Training & Certification
Common Forklift Accidents and How to Prevent Them
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Aug
Aug
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 warehouse […]
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Aug
Aug
If you oversee a facility in which employees operate forklifts, you have to make sure they all go through the proper training. It’s a legal requirement for employees to have the proper certification before they can drive a forklift, which they must obtain by completing an OSHA-approved training course. The training course includes a classroom […]
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May
May
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 Mast (V Mast) Also known […]
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Apr
Apr
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 the anatomy of a forklift truck—all […]