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 pounds, and at high speed. They are invaluable in modern logistics and warehousing, and the demand for skilled operators […]
Category Archives: Forklift Training & Certification
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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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Apr
Apr
Forklifts are among the most versatile machines man has ever created. They are capable of moving loads that many men could not. Their capacity for work is astounding, and when outfitted with the most common and useful forklift attachments, they can do so much more. However, operators must be trained on any equipment that has […]
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Mar
Mar
Since their earliest form in 1917, forklift trucks have grown to become among the most common warehouse equipment around the world, with more than a million in operation. As their use has increased and more have gone into production over the years, the evolution of the forklift truck has gone through noticeable updates in technology […]
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Mar
Mar
Any instruction on the basics of forklifts would be incomplete without covering the center of gravity and the stability triangle. The stability triangle is an integral part of the safe operation of a forklift and is one of the first topics covered during any training. One of the hardest things for new lift truck operators to learn […]
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