Taylor Counterbalance Forklift Houston

Getting Aboard the Lift truck

One of the keys to maintaining operator safety is the 3-point dismount. Even though this is often ignored, it is a major issue in maintaining operator safety. Like for instance, several years ago, at a lift truck rally, a contestant executed the course perfectly at a lift truck rally. At the end of his run, he was so thrilled, that he jumped off of his machine and forgot to make a 3-point dismount. He didn't win the competition because he judges ended up docking marks from his overall score.



The very serious issue of mounting and dismounting the forklift is included in training. Having the operators wear their seatbelts can additionally help save their lives in case of any tip-overs. It is truly essential to know that if the center of gravity of a loaded forklift moves outside of the stability triangle then a tip-over situation could happen. Skilled operators rarely ever run into a tip-over situation, however, it is really vital that they are ready for that possibility in case it occurs.



Mount/Dismount

The importance of correctly dismounting and mounting any type of lift truck, including even a low platform pallet jack is essential to ensuring the operator stays safe. Far too many injuries result when complacency happens around these machines. Some of the serious situations consist of: Operator's catching their loose clothing or coveralls when dismounting and can end up falling and wrenching their back. Sometimes, the operator can sprain or break an ankle when they step off of a forklift. The operator can break an arm accidentally when slipping and falling off of the pallet jack. The operator can suffer from torn shoulder muscles if they slip on floor debris when they are still hanging onto the handhold with one hand.



In order to keep you safe, having 3 points of contact is vital. Obtaining 3 points can be done with 1 foot and 2 hands or by 2 feet and 1 hand. This stance is exactly like climbing up or down a ladder. Remember to always face the machine. Drivers often have a tendency to jump or hop off the equipment or to face away from the equipment and these mistakes greatly reduce the overall possibility of hurting themselves.



For lots of companies, Taylors counterbalance lift trucks provide a great solution. They could withstand a variety of environments and conditions and are really durable. They are reliable and made to last.

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