Used Taylor Counterbalance Forklift Berkeley

Getting Aboard the Lift truck
Amongst the keys to maintaining operator safety is the 3-point dismount. Even if this is often ignored, it is a key issue in maintaining operator safety. For instance, a few years ago, at a forklift rally, a participator perfectly carried out the course at a forklift rally. At the end of his run, he was so thrilled, that he jumped off of his machine and forgot to make a 3-point dismount. The judges ended up docking marks from his overall score and he didn't win the competition.

The very serious problem of dismounting and mounting the forklift is included in training. Having the operators wear their seatbelts can also help save their lives in case of any tip-overs. It is vital to know that if the center of gravity of a loaded lift truck moves outside of the stability triangle then a tip-over situation can occur. Trained drivers seldom ever run into a tip-over situation, although, it is really important that they are ready for that possibility in case it occurs.

Mount/Dismount
The importance of correctly dismounting and mounting any kind of forklift, including even a low platform pallet jack is essential to ensuring the operator stays safe. Far too many injuries result when complacency happens around these machinery. Some of the serious situations include: Driver's catching their coveralls or loose clothing when dismounting and can end up falling and wrenching their back. Sometimes, the driver could sprain or break an ankle when they step off of a forklift. The operator can accidentally break an arm when slipping and falling off of the pallet jack. The driver can suffer from torn shoulder muscles if they slip on floor debris while they are still hanging onto the handhold utilizing one hand.

In order to keep you safe, having 3 points of contact is essential. Obtaining 3 points can be done with 2 hands and 1 foot or by 2 feet and 1 hand. This stance is precisely like climbing up or down a ladder. Don't forget to always face the machine. Drivers normally have a tendency to face away from the equipment or to hop or jump off the equipment and these mistakes greatly reduce the overall risk of injury to themselves.

For lots of companies, Taylors counterbalance lift trucks provide a great solution. They can withstand a variety of conditions and environments and are extremely durable. They are reliable and built to last.

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