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How Much Does a Forklift Battery Cost? Before spending a large sum of money on a new or replacement forklift battery it is important to clarify some information, so you buy the correct battery for your forklift. When forklift owners purchase a battery uninformed it can often result in damage or problems with the forklift […]

Do you need to wear a harness when using a forklift cage? Order pickers are specially designed and built materials handling equipment (MHE) that lift workers up via an elevating platform to allow the picking and/or loading of goods into high vertical shelving. For businesses that already own a forklift and don’t want to purchase

Hydraulic oil is a critical component of all forklifts, a unit’s hydraulic systems are responsible for both its lifting and steering capabilities. Carefully monitoring the condition of and changing a forklifts hydraulic fluid when necessary is a key part of responsible forklift ownership, in this post we examine: What is forklift hydraulic oil and why

What is the Australian Forklift and Industrial Truck Association (AFITA)? The Australian Forklift and Industrial Truck Association (AFITA) is the leading industry body representing suppliers of forklifts and associated equipment, the association major focus is ensuring the highest possible standards of performance, safety and client satisfaction within the industry. The AFITA plays an active role

Includes 5 key features to ensure forklift safety At the heart of a warehouse traffic management plan is identifying and addressing risk. Many warehouses operate 24 hours a day, which makes a traffic management plan critical to smooth, uninterrupted operations.   Any failure in the plan can lead to loss of warehouse efficiency, potentially resulting

A very sobering thought and a reminder of the dangers at work. Complacency is often the tipping point, and once things go wrong, changes around the site tend to ensue. A quick look at other sites can highlight what you can do to keep your employees safe. Let’s take a look at 8 things your

Workplace health and safety (WHS), often referred to as occupational health and safety (OH&S), involves the assessment and transfer of risks that may affect the health, safety or welfare of people in the workplace. This may include the health and safety of your customers, employees, visitors, contractors, volunteers and suppliers. As a business owner, you

Do you need a pallet jack or a pallet stacker? Deciding which equipment you need is simply an exercise in determining your requirements. The functions of the two types of equipment are outlined below.   A pallet lift is simply used to lift a pallet a few inches off the floor, move it to another

Electric pallet trucks make it easier to move items on pallets. They are battery-powered with power drive and power lift capabilities, which can reduce the need for manual controls and thus increase productivity.   Electric pallet trucks are battery-powered and must be recharged after each use. If used continuously, the battery lasts approximately 3-4 hours.

Those in the warehouse industry are well aware that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is the federal government agency whose mission is to ensure safety in the workplace. In this regard, it has the authority to address forklift safety violations in warehouses.   Despite a massive campaign to induce warehouse managers to take