Safety versus complexity and cost - In this Web-exclusive sidebar, Martin Boyd, national product planning manager, Toyota Material Handling U.S.A., answers our questions about the real-world value of his company's patented lift truck stability control systems. The pre-operation inspection - Why and how to perform a comprehensive pre-shift inspection, courtesy of Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift America (MCFA). Lift truck/pedestrian accidents - Based on a comprehensive study, Hyster Company describes how to equip trucks, establish rules and organize the physical workplace to reduce the potential for these accidents. Good old information - A series of Productivity Magazine articles on the Clark site offers time-tested advice on planned maintenance, dock accidents, tipovers and more. Training video demo - With sections on general safety, pre-operation, operation, load handling and fuel/battery maintenance, this 30-minute award-winning demo by J.J. Keller gives solid insight into DVD-based operator training. What went wrong? - Analyses of dozens of lift truck accidents by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). |