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What is the age requirement to operate a forklift? There are several guidelines to follow when hiring youth workers between the ages of 14-17 years old; however, regulation 29 CFR 570.58 specifically prohibits employees under the age of 18 years old to operate a forklift. Forklift Youth Labor Laws In May 2002, the website YouthRules […]
If a forklift accident occurred at your facility today, would you be required to report it? Per its standard 29 CFR 1904, OSHA requires employers to maintain logs of serious work-related injuries and illnesses. In January 2015, changes were implemented that revised the list of industries exempt from recordkeeping regulations. OSHA Events that must be […]
Most people in the community haven’t heard that Toyota builds forklifts. The manufacturer produced its first forklift in 1956 and has been the #1 selling forklift in the United States since 2002. Even with its strong reputation in the industry, Toyota forklift dealers continue to struggle with finding an abundance of forklift technicians. Required Mechanical […]
Which forklift option is currently trending? The Safe-Lite Forklift Pedestrian Warning Spotlight became a popular forklift “add on” during 2015 and its trend continues. Its main purpose is to avoid collisions between forklifts and pedestrians. By projecting a blue LED light 10-20 feet ahead of the forklift, pedestrians are alerted to nearby traffic. Forklifts and […]
What are the aerial lift maintenance requirements? And, should you be doing more? Your aerial lift must be maintained in safe working order. ANSI A92.6 outlines both a frequency and annual inspection. Each inspection shall be “performed by a person(s) qualified as a mechanic on the specific make and model of the aerial platform or […]
You need more space in your facility. Time, budget and disruption of production are concerns as well as keeping the area clean and having construction flexibility of the structure. A modular office has several advantages compared to a stick built structure and is a great solution for each of the mentioned concerns. How can a […]
An often-talked-about advantage of purchasing an electric forklift (even a heavy-duty large electric forklift) is the fuel cost savings. While the acquisition costs are higher than an LP-powered forklift, the battery powers the electric unit for multiple years. However, there’s a factor many companies overlook when estimating the return on investment of the battery – the […]
As the primary area to move product in and out of the warehouse, your loading dock equipment is heavily used throughout the month. Like your forklifts, a regular maintenance schedule will help keep your loading dock equipment working efficiently and safely. Maintenance Frequency The frequency of loading dock equipment maintenance will vary by company, but […]
Business practices and technology change rapidly for all industries, including forklifts and material handling, making it impossible for OSHA to have a guideline for every work-related situation. To fill in the gaps for hazardous violations that aren’t outlined, OSHA references the General Duty Clause. The OSHA General Duty Clause states: a) Each employer – Shall […]
When purchasing a new or used forklift, it’s important to have a reliable source for parts. Not having the right forklift part when you need it can result in a forklift being down long enough to delay daily production. At ProLift we pride ourselves on having a Centralized Purchasing team for our 8 locations. Not […]
A warehouse dock is the bridge used to move product from the warehouse to the customer. Therefore, it’s important to any business that it is safe, sturdy and reliable. Beyond the basics, which upgrades for the dock should you choose? 3 Upgrades for the Warehouse Dock Hydraulic dock leveler A hydraulic dock leveler is a […]
What is the aerial lift minimum handrail height? Fall protection requirements for handrail systems require a minimum height of 42”, plus or minus 3”. If an operator steps up on the rails or toe boards the operator will not have proper handrail height for their body. Unfortunately, many Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) professionals are […]
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