Unloading the Forklift
Companies must have rules for loading and unloading to fit their own facilities.
When you place the load at its destination, move squarely into position.
Check out the destination:
- Is the destination flat and stable?
- Will the load rock, tilt, or lean?
- Are heavy loads placed on top of light loads?
- What are the maximum stacking quantities and orientation of cartons?
- What is the load bearing capacity of your rack or storage loft destination?
- Are rack legs or support members bent or disconnected?
- Are racks arranged back to back with a stock behind where you will place the load?
- Are wooden stringers or decking laid between front and rear rack beams in good condition?
- Are pallets already in the stack in good condition and capable of supporting your load?
When you place the load at its destination:
- Move squarely into position in front of the rack or stack where the load will be placed.
- When ready to place the load, tilt the mast to level. Only tilt forward when the load is over the spot where it will be placed.
- Lower the forks and back away.
- Visually verify that the load is stable.
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3-7. When is it allowed for the forklift operator to tilt a load forward?
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