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5 COMMON FORKLIFT OPERATION MISTAKES
June 8, 2020 |

5 COMMON FORKLIFT OPERATOR MISTAKES

Even if you have extensive experience operating a forklift, operator mistakes can still occur. Each year forklift operator mistakes (which could be prevented) are still happening in the workplace. These mistakes can lead to dire consequences for a business, as well as put lives in danger. When operating a forklift don’t become complacent. It’s not worth the risk. Below we’ve listed 5 of the most common forklift operator mistakes that are easily avoidable. 1. CHECK THE FORKLIFT LOAD CAPACITY (RATED CAPACITY) Incorrect load capacity is the most common forklift operator mistake made. It’s crucial to check the load capacity of the forklift before any operations. Carrying a load that is too heavy is a definite way to destabilise your forklift. The capacity is the maximum weight that the forklift can safely carry. To keep the forklift stable, you need to consider the lift capacity, the maximum load that can be
Walkie reach stacker
June 1, 2020 |

Walkie reach stacker – Is it right for your business?

Are you looking for the right type of forklift to suit your material handling applications? If your factory, warehouse, storage facility, or other material handling environment is set up with narrow aisles and tight spaces you’re most likely going to find that a conventional forklift will not suit this type of setting. If this is the case, then a walkie reach stacker may be the ideal option for your requirements. A walkie reach stacker forklift is an easy-to-operate, adaptable and efficient unit which is perfect for moving and stacking pallets where there isn’t enough room to manoeuvre a full-sized forklift. They are also highly suited to smaller warehouses with less demanding material handling requirements. Designed for special applications and indoor use, a walkie reach stacker is a versatile alternative that requires less clearance, will outperform a traditional forklift in close quarters, and might be just what you’re looking for. What
March 2, 2020 |

6 Tips to Ensure Forklift Safety – Don’t Become Another Statistic

When operating a forklift, safety should be the number one priority. Yet each year, workplace-related injuries and deaths involving forklifts continue to take place. It’s not only the forklift operator that can be injured, but pedestrians are placed at high risk also. The five most common reasons that people are harmed or killed by a forklift include:         Driver error – pedestrians being struck, trapped or run over by a forklift         Inadequate traffic management         Not using correct attachments when needed         Assisting to adjust or steady a load         Forklift tip-overs Both the employer and the employee have responsibilities to reduce the risks of forklift-related injuries. Be proactive – don’t wait until an injury or death occurs before you implement safe working practices. At Aussie Forklift Hire in Sydney, we take forklift safety
February 24, 2020 |

Looking to Reduce your Carbon Footprint? Have you Considered an Electric Forklift?

Climate change seems to be the topic of conversation of late as more and more companies are looking for ways to reduce their carbon footprint by turning to environmentally friendly practices, products, and fuels. If you’re running a warehouse and looking to play your part in ‘going green’, a great way to reduce your carbon emissions is by operating an electric forklift over an internal combustion (IC) engine forklift. In recent years, electric forklifts have quickly become one of the most popular choices in forklift purchases and forklift hire, with approximately 60% of current forklift purchases being electric. But why is that? And is an electric forklift the right choice for your business? Below, we’ve outlined the Benefits of an Electric Forklift : The type of forklift you purchase or rent, whether electric, LPG or diesel, will depend on your personal situation and the type of business that you operate.
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