5 stages to safe forklift operationJune 1st 2008
Reducing the risks of operating materials handling equipment is the responsibility of all managers and supervisors.
Mentor's new range of DVDs focussing on the safe operation of a range of forklift types help the process.
The Lifters DVDs have been scripted and filmed in a variety of working applications to show new and experienced operators proper methods in 5 easy to understand stages. Part 1 is an introductory film that covers the basics of health and safety relating to fork trucks, pre shift inspections and the principles of stability and the safe operation of counterbalance trucks.
Parts 2 to 5 focus on the safe operation of different types of forklift truck; reach trucks, powered pallet trucks, low level order pickers and support arm stackers, VNA trucks and pivot Steer trucks.
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