Australian Forklift Training focus on the common causes for forklifts tipping over forward (1-Dec-2008)
... not positioned against the heel of the fork arms Lifting loads that have a longer load centre than specified on the
forklifts’ data plate Operating on a sloping surfaceOne of the causes of a forklift tipping lengthways is from the forklift ...
WorkSafe Victoria Pedestrian Safety Plan available from Australian Forklift Training (27-Nov-2008)
... on the worksite. Install intelligent pedestrian sensing systems to ensure separation of pedestrians from operational
forklifts Implement an effective traffic management plan designating exclusion zones for pedestrians and
forklifts Enforce ...
Foster’s Group Implements RedPrairie WMS at 14 Sites Across Australia and the USA (26-Nov-2008)
... technology into its distribution centres, including voice picking and laser-guided vehicles. The laser-guided
forklifts (LGV’s) are new ‘humanless’ technology that move pallets safely and smoothly through the distribution centre. One of the ...
Australian Forklift Training discuss safety measures on parking forklifts on an inclined surface (25-Nov-2008)
... Forklift Training operators should always try and park their forklift on a flat surface. The parking brakes on most
forklifts are only designed to prevent the forklift from moving on either a flat surface or a very slight incline.If a forklift ...
Australian Forklift Training discuss safety measures for fitting LP gas bottles to forklifts (24-Nov-2008)
... According to Australian Forklift Training most operators are not aware of the correct way to fit an LP gas bottle to a forklift. When properly fitted, the bottle should be positioned so that the breather or safety relief valve is directly ...
Murray Goulburne's Pallet Runner System, available from Colby Storage Solutions (24-Nov-2008)
... Goulburn’s in-house WMS, Trax, controls the handling of pallets via RF terminals on the
forklifts. Because the Pallet Runner carts operate independently within the system, forklift operators are able to focus on bringing product to and from ...
Australian Forklift Training advise against operators carrying passengers on forklift (21-Nov-2008)
... to drive with a passenger sitting or standing on some part of the forklift, which should not be allowed.Standard
forklifts are only designed to carry one operator at a time. Their safety guards and seating only protect the person sitting in ...
Ex-demonstration forklift models available from Powerlift Nissan (21-Nov-2008)
... stackers. Powerlift Nissan are offering customers a unique opportunity to purchase a variety of ex-demonstration Nissan
Forklifts and Powerlifters.Customers can choose from pedestrian stackers, pallet stackers, reach trucks, order pickers, ...
Australian Forklift Training discuss Forklift Rollover Safety Measures (20-Nov-2008)
... tips over is as follows: Don’t attempt to jump from the forklift. (The safest place to stay is in the seat.
Forklifts now come with seat belts fitted to ensure the operator doesn’t attempt to jump out) Brace your feet firmly on the floor and ...
Australian Forklift Training discuss physical limitations of forklift operators (19-Nov-2008)
... to be dealt with because people who cannot clearly check behind them before reversing cannot legally or safely operate
forklifts. Several operators hide their disability by using mirrors for reversing.Mirrors are only there to see if a faster ...