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I train forklift Instructors for RTITB & ITSSAR in the Uk, If I get a potential instructor telling me the fork tip height for travel position is to do with causing less physical damage to a pedestrians ankle or shin ??? Makes me realise just how poor basic operator training is sometimes :-(
  • Posted 4 Sep 2008 21:32
  • By MaxaM60
  • joined 23 Nov'07 - 48 messages
  • Bristol, United Kingdom
Instructor, ITSSAR Cat' 4 Tutor

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