Forklift operators have to pass a test specific to the type of forklift they will be using before they're allowed to operate a forklift. One type or forklift that's found on construction sites is called the rough terrain forklift. These forklifts lift constructions equipment, roofing supplies, ...
Not all skills needed to operate a forklift are obvious, including the ability to work with numbers and learn computer programs. When considering how to hire a forklift operator, you should also look for someone with the right attitude and soft skills for the job. Key skills for...
A skid steer is an incredibly versatile tool that you’ll likely find on most job sites, but learning how to operate one can be intimidating if you’ve never done it before. Small but mighty, this type of equipment can weigh as much as a small vehicle, and its compact size makes it ...
Step 1: Determine What Type of Forklift You Need To Be Certified for and Sign Up for a Course Different kinds of forkliftsrequire different and specific training. Do you want to operate a sit-down rider truck or a stand-up truck? An order picker or a counterbalance forklift? A side loade...
Do’s and Don’ts to Avoid Forklift Tip-over Fasten the seat belt! The seat belt will keep you from being thrown out of the lift truck in a tip-over. The seat belt is used to protect your head and torso from being trapped between the lift truck and the ground. While it may not ...
Communicate effectively with clients to maintain present business and drum up more in future Avoid miscommunication; provide prompt notification of delays, damages, or unforeseen events Did you know? 97% of trucking companies across the US are small businesses that operate twenty or fewer trucks, wit...
Business owners know you have a “powered industrial truck” if you operate a forklift or lift truck to move materials. Not surprisingly, OSHA has a long list of standards for these ubiquitous—and potentially dangerous—vehicles. OSHA’sstandards for powered industrial trucksinclude general requireme...
Product Description JIALI 1Ton 1.6M Hand Pallet Truck Stacker Hydraulic Manual Forklift Manual Hydraulic stacker, also known as hydraulic forklift, is a low-cost, non-polluting, non-powered loading and unloading product. It is compact, flexible and easy to op...
Automatic transmissions tend to be more expensive, but are much easier to operate. But today’s reality is that there are fewer qualified drivers capable of operating a manual transmission than in the past. Automatic transmissions are required by most companies when selecting a vehicle, which makes...
Battery Discharge Rate:The amount of current divided by time it takes to discharge a battery. It is defined as the stable current in amperes (A) that is taken from a battery of specified capacity (Ah) over a period of time. Battery Lifespan:How long a battery can operate during its lif...