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Safe Distance From Power Lines

safe distance from power lines

Maintaining a Safe Distance From Power Lines Published by Timothy G. Wiemer on 4th August 2016   Aerial Lift Training An article found on Aggregates Manager (http://www.aggman.com/)  written by Kerry Clines describes an electrician that was operating a man lift when his left shoulder came into contact with the 14,400 volt overhead power lines. He received burns […]

Beginners Guide to Forklift Operator Training – PIT Characteristics

Variety of Forklifts with Differing Capacities

Beginners Guide to Forklift Operator Training -PIT Characteristics  Published by Timothy G. Wiemer on 7th June 2016 The term “powered industrial truck” is defined in the ASME B56.1 (formerly the ANSI B56.1) standard as a “mobile, power propelled truck used to carry, push, pull, lift, stack, or tier material.” Vehicles that are used for earth […]

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