Monthly Archives:
A Forklift’s IP Rating: What Does it Mean to Our Customers?
An IP rating – Ingress Protection – is an indicator composed of two numbers that describe the level of protection an electric forklift has against environmental situations. The first digit refers to the protection against dust: 0 – No special protection 1 – Protection from a large part of the body such as a hand (but no protection from deliberate access); from solid objects greater than 50mm in diameter 2 – Protection against fingers or other object not greater than 80mm in length and 12mm in diameter 3 – Protection from entry by tools, wires, etc., with a diameter of thickness greater than 1.0mm 4 – Protection from entry by […]
Forklifts: Safety Tips for Operators
Every year, many workers are killed and others severely injured in forklift accidents. Although the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) has strict guidelines on how to safely operate forklifts, the number of accidents and injuries workers suffer is still unacceptable. The following is a checklist of the important aspects to keep in mind when operating a fork lift truck: Safety check. Before starting your shift, make sure to check the lift truck’s brakes, steering, and controls. Other elements also worth inspecting include: tires, flashing lights and mast. Doing this inspection shouldn’t take long. It can help prevent an accident. Capacity. It’s very important to know the forklift’s capacity. Overloading […]
