Forklift accidents can happen at any time, and they put forklift operators and bystanders in danger. According to OSHA, forklift overturns are among the top causes of forklift accidents, and they frequently cause fatalities. What causes a forklift to overturn? Unstable forklift loads, improperly loading Read More…
Forklifts are a vital part of any large warehouse or other workplace that carries, stocks, and transports heavy materials. Without them, moving goods where they need to go would be much slower and less efficient. There are many types of forklifts with different features and Read More…
Forklift controls aren’t standard across the board. Rough terrain forklift controls, for example, are different from those of a sit down indoor warehouse forklift. A pallet jack control cluster looks nothing like a heavy-duty dockyard or shipyard outdoor forklift. And stand up forklift controls are Read More…
When operators fail to handle a forklift properly, it can tip over. For example, driving with too much weight or an unbalanced load can cause a tip-over. Extending the forks too far can also cause a tip-over. As a result of these and other operator Read More…
If being chained to a desk sounds soul-crushing to you, and you’d like to make a career of your good hand-eye coordination and enjoyment of physical activities, consider becoming a forklift operator via online forklift certification. Operating a forklift is challenging and rewarding physical work Read More…