OSHA created a new regulation (29 CFR 1910.178(l)) that spells out requirements for forklift operator training and evaluation with the intent of reducing the number or forklift accidents. Failure of the employer to comply with the new rules can result in expensive fines and loss of insurance coverage. This can be disastrous to the employer if a serious accident occurs.
There are 855,000 forklifts in the United States, 11% of which, will be involved in an accident. That is almost 95,000 vehicles involved in an accident next year alone, not including forklifts involved in more than one accident.
Learn about engineering principles, knowing the load center and capacity of your forklift, understanding stability (both latitudinal and longitudinal) and how to increase your chances of surviving a turnover.
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