Forklifts are for carrying loads only, and should never carry people. There is a reason there is only one seat, and that's for the forklift operator only. No passengers!
What are regulations for forklift?
All truck operators must be trained and certified. Forklifts must not be driven up to a person standing or sitting. Untrained workers cannot ride on forklifts. Workers should not stand or pass under the elevated portion of a truck, loaded or empty.23 mar 2021
What can you not do with a forklift?
- Raise or lower loads while the forklift is moving and especially not while turning because it makes the forklift very unstable. ...
- Allow anyone to stand underneath or right next to raised forks. ...
- Carry a load with only one fork as it stresses the carriage.
What is the maximum weight a forklift can carry?
Forklift capacity is the measurement of how much weight a particular forklift can lift. Lower capacities begin around 3,000 lbs. and can go up to over 50,000 lbs.
Can I stand on forklift forks?
Re: Standing on forklift forks Don't stand on the forks of a fork lift.12 abr 2012
Can people be raised on a forklift?
Should a load be raised or lowered near or over people? No, not under any circumstances. Loads must never be passed over people.16 jul 2020
What are the OSHA regulations for forklift?
- Wear Your Seatbelt on Sit-Down Rider Forklifts. ...
- No Horseplay or Misuse of Forklifts. ...
- Sound the Horn at Blind Intersections & Corners. ...
- No Riders.
- Chock Truck & Trailer Wheels Before Entering with Forklift. ...
- Do Not Raise or Lower Loads While Traveling.
What are the forks on a forklift called?
FORKS. Also known as the tynes, the forks on a forklift are used to make direct contact with a load for transport. They are attached to the forklift carriage and are designed to carry a load from the bottom.
When operating a forklift what must you do?
- Make sure the load is balanced and fully secure to prevent a forklift from tipping over.
- Ensure both forks are as far under the load as possible before lifting.
- Drive with the load as low as safely possible.
- Pay attention to posted speed limits and warning signs.