And considering that the vast majority of forklifts I train upon are pretty much rated between 4000 and 6500 lbs, 1"=approx 100lbs., sounds good.

I think that if I was brought into litigation, I would have plenty of support from the industry to back up my teachings.

What I am concerned about, though, are students not paying attention, even though they were instructed, when acquiring these lengthy pallets (loads), and end up hurting themselves, or wrecking the forklift.

Knock on wood, all's well!