A forklift is a powerful and effective load-shifting tool but can be extremely dangerous if used incorrectly.
Forklifts have stability characteristics that can lead to tip-over and cause serious injury or death if not understood.
Many accidents can be avoided by understanding and following the principles of forklift stability.
Running time: 25 mins
Topics covered:- Introduction
- The Stability Triangle
- Longitudinal Stability
- Lateral Stability
- Load Capacity
- Dynamic Stability
- The Working Environment
- Tip-Over Procedures
- Summary
- Quiz