OSHA Regulations Pertaining to Powered Industrial Trucks – Part I

If you are a warehouse manager, then you are well aware of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the U.S. government agency responsible for the safe use of powered industrial trucks also known as forklifts. The actual regulation that covers powered industrial truck use is OSHA Rule 1910.178, which provides a detailed explanation of … Read more

Videos show forklift accidents any new driver can have

We all think accidents will be something that happens to someone else. We all know that doesn’t have to be the case. Any new driver can have an accident. So can a veteran driver who is careless, who doesn’t pay attention to obstacles or is simply going too fast. Common sense forklift operation ought to … Read more

Increasing Safety with Forklift Monitoring Systems

Rosco, Inc. has announced a new partnership with Cascade International to introduce a new Backup Camera System made specifically for indoor and outdoor forklifts. The new forklift camera is called MaximEyes and is made to to increase safety with a unique forklift monitor mounting plate and camera clamp-bracket that is compatible with nearly all fork … Read more

Forklift Safety in Public Places

Is it legal to operate a forklift on a public road or highway? The answer is “No”. Because a forklift is used for material handling, it is considered a “special purpose” vehicle. As a result, it cannot be driven legally under its own power on public roads or in public parking lots. Forklift safety should always … Read more

Proper Forklift Operation Prevents Injury and Product Damage

Every material handling operation requires different equipment and tools, depending on the types of material you’re moving around. Handling large items and material often requires a lift truck. Deciding when to invest in a forklift, and which one to buy, is a common challenge faced by businesses. Likewise, once the lift truck is purchased, it’s … Read more