Forklift Operations
Forklifts need to be suited to the work and have properly trained operators.
Commonly used types include:
High lift trucks, counterbalanced trucks, cantilever trucks, rider trucks, forklift trucks, high lift platform trucks, low lift trucks, motorized hand trucks, pallet trucks, straddle trucks, reach rider trucks, high lift order picker trucks, motorized hand/rider trucks, and counterbalanced front/side loader lift trucks.
A single type of truck can only be described by calling it by all of its characteristics, (e.g., a high lift, counterbalanced, sit down rider truck).
Class I: Electric Motor
Rider Trucks
Class II: Electric Motor
Narrow Aisle Trucks
Class III: Electric
Motor Hand Trucks
Class IV: Internal Combustion Engine
Trucks (Solid/Cushion Tires)
Class V: Internal Combustion Engine
Trucks (Pneumatic Tires)
Class VI: Electric and Internal
Combustion Engine Tractors
Class VII: Rough Terrain
Forklift Trucks
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2-2. What two criteria should be met prior to using forklifts?
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