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5 interesting Facts About Forklifts
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Forklift trucks are used worldwide in premises of all kinds, and the impact they have had on the efficiency and safety of these premises cannot be overstated. They have seemingly been around forever and in this article, the team at Euro 1 Training look into some interesting facts about forklifts and how they work. […]
Read More ❯Forklift trucks and their usage require a lot of care and attention as they can be very hazardous if not used correctly. In order to comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974), there is a variety of rules and regulations that must be adhered to if maximum safety is to be ensured. […]
Read More ❯Driving and operating a forklift requires a thorough knowledge of the forklift truck itself and the environments you are working in. Forklift trucks are used worldwide to transport a huge variety of goods and materials to vehicles and warehouses, often removing and depositing these items in hard to reach places. But what is required from […]
Read More ❯First introduced in the early 20th century by manufacturing companies including transmission makers Clark and hoist company Yale & Towne Manufacturing, the forklift industry is now a multi-billion dollar market that has attracted major manufacturers to invest time and money into it. Forklifts are vital pieces of machinery that are used in warehouses and factories […]
Read More ❯The forklift industry is an incredibly lucrative market that has seen forklifts become a vital piece of machinery that is now ubiquitous in the manufacturing, industrial and warehouse industries. The forklift has a common image that everyone is familiar with, but there are also numerous attachments that can be used with a forklift to add […]
Read More ❯So ingrained into the framework of our warehouses and factories are forklift trucks, that it seems like they have been around for a long time. The truth is that the forklift as we know it today did not truly emerge until World War I, taking the form we know them in now after World War […]
Read More ❯Forklifts in any warehouse or industrial setting see daily use, but this does not mean that they are always continually ready for action. Each time you are going to use a forklift you should carry out your own inspection of the vehicle. Doing checks can help to identify any faults with the forklift and helps […]
Read More ❯Pallets often get damaged due to poor handling in the warehouse. The vast majority of pallet rack structural failure stems from 3 main sources: Impacts from collisions with pallet and lift trucks Misuse of racks and overloading General lack of a safety-oriented mindset Much of this damage occurs when pallets are being moved in the […]
Read More ❯Buying a new forklift is not something which should be taken lightly, it’s an expensive and potentially dangerous piece of machinery. So when you consider buying a new forklift truck you need to make sure you’re getting the right one for your purposes and for your site. In this article we have put together a […]
Read More ❯The maximum weight that a forklift can lift safely when the load centre is at a specified point is called the load capacity. Normally, the load capacity of forklifts reduces when the weight is not placed at the position specified by the manufacturer. The increasing availability of more forklift options and attachments has made it […]
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