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Forklift safety is important. As a matter of fact, OSHA estimates that there are 85 forklift associated fatalities per year. There are also many forklift accidents that result in serious injury. Taking proper safety precautions and understanding the important safety devices on your forklift will help to prevent these accidents and stay safe! While there […]

Stand-up Forklift For a stand-up forklift the operator is on their feet. When it comes to this type of forklift, because the operator stands, there is clear visibility in all directions. The stand-up forklift is operated by a series of levers that controls the forward motions, reverse motions, and the brakes. The stand-up forklift has […]

Forklifts are one of the most common machines that workers have access to. They are used to carry heavy loads across long distances. Common workplaces that use forklifts are warehouses, shipyards, distribution centers, and transport.   Forklifts are very useful in cutting down the time and effort needed to move objects. This results in fewer […]

The zoom boom is very useful when it comes to load lifting. The machinery is also dangerous if not implementing safety practices. Part of ensuring safety in operating zoom booms is to receive training and certification. Hard Hat Training provides training to zoom booms, or telehandlers, and different safety practices.

Load charts are used to visualize potential lifts and ensure that your machine has the capacity to safely complete them. Misunderstanding load charts, or ignoring them completely, could lead to telehandler tipovers and severe injury. There are several factors you can plot on a load chart, including: Distance from the telehandler to the drop location […]

Do I Need Forklift Training? We often hear people ask, “do I need forklift training?” OSHA states that all employees must receive safety training prior to operating any heavy machinery, forklifts included. However, general safety training is not enough. Make sure that you receive training on your specific make and model of forklift to ensure […]