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Shamus: I don't know the answer to your question but have a similar one. Does anyone know either an ANSI or OSHA regulation (guideline) that addresses derating the forklift's capacity when handling loads that have a center of gravity vertically higher the 24 inches (610 mm)?
  • Posted 25 Nov 2011 07:30
  • By budcoh
  • joined 8 Feb'06 - 25 messages
  • Ohio, United States
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CONSTRUCTION FORKLIFTS
HANDLING GOODS IN THE COLD
LOADING/UNLOADING FREIGHT
BROWNFIELD AUTOMATION
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FORKLIFT SAFETY