| klift is a motorized work truck that is used to lift and | | | | a straight ahead course. This is similar to when driving |
| transfer materials by way of large steel | | | | a car in reverse. Another characteristic of the forklift |
| “forks” which are inserted underneath | | | | that you should be aware of is that it is very |
| a load such as wood, metal, etc. although Forklifts are | | | | unstable; this means that the forklift and load must |
| most commonly used to move loads that are stored | | | | be considered a singular unit, and this must be taken |
| on pallets. The forklift was invented in the | | | | into consideration while driving because the center of |
| 1920’s by several different companies | | | | gravity is constantly shifting. If you have a raised |
| including the Clark Material Handling Company. Since | | | | load on your forklift, you should never attempt to |
| then, it has develop into an crucial piece of equipment | | | | make a turn while in motion because this can result in |
| in most manufacturing and warehousing companies. | | | | a deadly accident in which the fork lift would tip over. |
| Forklifts are rated before use in order to determine | | | | The Forklift is designed with a maximum loading ability |
| their maximum carrying capacity and center of | | | | for the forks, which will decrease if the forks |
| gravity. You can find this information on a name plate | | | | elevate. A loading plate reference should be located |
| which should be given to you by the manufacturer. It | | | | somewhere on the forklift. A forklift should never be |
| is very important that you know what these levels | | | | used as a human elevator unless you are using |
| are because it can be extremely unsafe to use a | | | | specific safety equipment such as a cage. Most |
| fork lift if you exceed it’s carrying capacity. | | | | companies or fork lift manufacturers will require that |
| Fork lifts operate by way of rear-wheel steering | | | | the driver be certified by having safety courses and |
| because this increases the agility in tight corners and | | | | a specialized drivers license. All cities offer this course, |
| so this will differs from a traditional driving machine. | | | | which can help you get a good job in a trade and |
| This can also be dangerous if you are unaware of | | | | further enlighten you on the safety precautions of |
| how to drive you’re forklift properly. It is | | | | driving a forklift. Good luck and be safe! |
| necessary to apply a lot of steering force to maintain | | | | |