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Forklift unit standards training explained

There’s a lot of confusion about what unit standards you need to operate a forklift, including one with attachments. The answer is none, unless you drive a forklift on the road, in which case you’ll need an F endorsement (unit…

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A close-up of a hydraulic system on a yellow excavator, showing a significant hydraulic oil leak from a damaged or loose hydraulic fitting. The black oil is visibly dripping down the metal components, covering the hydraulic cylinder and hoses. The background features the excavator’s cabin, with warning labels indicating maintenance concerns.

Why do hydraulic pumps make different sounds in heavy machinery?

When you’re operating machinery like excavators, loaders, truck loader cranes and forklifts, the sounds your hydraulic pumps make can tell you a lot about how your machine is running. Just like a doctor listens to your heartbeat, experienced operators listen…

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Forklift F endorsement and forklift operator’s certificate FAQs

If you have an F endorsement do you need to do the forklift operator’s (OSH) certificate? Yes. The F endorsement means that you’ve successfully completed a theory and practical test related to driving on the road, and you only have…

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What is the minimum age to legally operate heavy machinery such as an excavator or forklift?

Understanding the legal requirements for operating heavy machinery in New Zealand is important for employers, workers, and workplace safety. The Health and Safety at Work Regulations set clear guidelines about young persons operating machinery, with specific age restrictions designed to…

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What must supervisors of forklift operators know?

If you’re a supervisor of forklift operators, you have obligations under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015. You can’t plead that you sent your operators to a training course off-site and use that as an excuse for poor…

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Safe forklift operation in the oil and gas industry

The oil and gas industry is known for its high-risk environments, where safety is paramount. From drilling rigs to refineries and distribution centres, the need to handle heavy materials and equipment efficiently is critical. Forklifts play a vital role in…

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Safety protocols for operating forklifts on ramps and slopes

Risks increase significantly when forklifts drive on ramps and slopes. Health and safety managers, warehouse managers, and forklift operators must be especially vigilant when considering these inclined surfaces. Understanding the risks Before diving into the safety protocols, it’s important to…

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The role of a spotter in forklift operations

With great lifting power comes great responsibility—especially when visibility is limited. That’s where the spotter, also known as a points person or banksman, becomes indispensable. Whether you’re operating a small warehouse forklift, a medium-sized machine moving unusual loads, or a…

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Operating forklifts safely in cold storage facilities

Cold storage environments pose unique challenges to safety, especially when it comes to operating forklifts. The combination of low temperatures, limited visibility due to condensation, and the risk of ice can lead to hazardous conditions. In this article, we’ll explore…

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What is most likely to cause racking failure around forklifts?

Pallet racking failure can cause a complete collapse onto a forklift or people working nearby, so let’s have a look at what you can do to prevent it. Forklift operator Make sure your operators have a current forklift licence and…

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What safety precautions should you take using forklifts around elevated loading docks?

Loading docks are among the most hazardous areas within any facility. Around a quarter of all facility-related accidents occur at or around the loading dock as there are vehicles moving around, pedestrians and an elevated platform. These accidents include: Loading…

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Should you buy a secondhand forklift?

When looking to enhance materials handling operations, it’s common to consider purchasing a brand-new forklift. Modern, state-of-the-art forklifts promise reliability and up-to-date safety features, but they come with a hefty price tag and (sometimes) long delivery times if you can’t…

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How manual handling creates risks for drivers and machine operators

The importance of manual handling safety is often discussed in the context of the farming, healthcare and construction sectors. However, it’s equally critical to address the risks faced by truck drivers and machine operators, such as forklift operators. These professions…

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Forklift personnel cage vs scissor lift: which is best?

A forklift personnel cage (also called a work platform or man cage) is an attachment that can be lifted by a forklift to provide a stable platform for working at height. A scissor lift is a self-propelled platform. Companies that…

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Safe use of work platforms (personnel cages) on forklifts

A work platform, personnel cage or man cage is a forklift attachment that enables a person to be safely lifted. It can be used in place of a scissor lift, although it requires two people: one to be in the…

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Mga tagubilin sa praktikal na pagtatasa ng forklift – Forklift practical assessment instructions (Tagalog)

Ipinapaliwanag ng video na ito kung paano gumawa ng praktikal na pagtatasa para sa isang operator ng forklift. Pagkatapos ay maaari mong kumpletuhin ang pag-verify sa pamamagitan ng pagsunod sa online na proseso. Upang isalin ang interface sa Hindi, piliin…

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ෆෝක්ලිෆ්ට් ප්‍රායෝගික තක්සේරු උපදෙස් – Forklift practical assessment instructions (Sinhala)

ෆෝක්ලිෆ්ට් ක්‍රියාකරුවෙකු සඳහා ප්‍රායෝගික තක්සේරුවක් කරන්නේ කෙසේද යන්න මෙම වීඩියෝවෙන් පැහැදිලි කෙරේ. ඉන්පසු ඔබට මාර්ගගත ක්‍රියාවලිය අනුගමනය කිරීමෙන් සත්‍යාපනය සම්පූර්ණ කළ හැකිය. අතුරු මුහුණත හින්දි භාෂාවට පරිවර්තනය කිරීමට, ලොග් වූ විට තිරයේ ඉහළින් ඇති පරිවර්තන මෙනුවේ ‘හින්දි’ තෝරන්න. අපගේ ෆෝක්ලිෆ්ට්…

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叉车实践考核说明 – Forklift practical assessment instructions (Chinese)

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फोर्कलिफ्ट व्यावहारिक मूल्यांकन निर्देश – Forklift practical assessment instructions (Hindi)

यह वीडियो बताता है कि फोर्कलिफ्ट ऑपरेटर के लिए व्यावहारिक मूल्यांकन कैसे किया जाता है। फिर आप ऑनलाइन प्रक्रिया का पालन करके सत्यापन पूरा कर सकते हैं। इंटरफ़ेस का हिंदी में अनुवाद करने के लिए, लॉग इन होने पर स्क्रीन…

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How does wind speed affect sideloaders, forklifts, EWPs and truck loader cranes?

Four different vehicles, but one risk factor that needs to be considered before operating or lifting with them. The bigger the object being carried, the more wind resistance it creates, so the more force will be exerted on the machine.…

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