The manuals and older videos talk about having a carrying height of 12" for rolls. We were using this format but we are now teaching 4" to 6" height carrying heights. With rolls we travel in reverse to prevent running into objects so we are wondering what others teach in their classes and why, if they do use the 12" height, do they use that height. Also we have tried to locate newer roll grab safety training videos but have not been able to locate one. The one we currently use is from 1985, can anyone help in this area. Thanks for all your responses in the past.
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I agree w/Normandy, 12" seems reasonable. Another factor is that some PRCs are built with a 4 degree forward tilt - meaning the leading edge will be lower to the floor than the edge closest to the operator. Add to the fact that due to the extended load centers involved, weight of the attachment and load weight plus diameters to 96" + - the forklift will "baby buggy" some what while traveling over less than perfectly smooth floors.
I think that you will get several answers to this, however these would be my thoughts if they are any help.
On the issue of load height. :-
when you have forks only or are handling a pallet it is easy to judge 4/6". When handling paper rolls with a clamp it is difficult for operators to judge where the bottom of the load is. It is just not visible and certainly the operators are not going to pick the roll at the same height every time therefore it is necessary to give more leeway. I think 12" is about right.
On the issue of traveling in reverse, I think that depends on the size of the roll. If visibility is compromised then you travel in reverse and look in the direction of travel. otherwise you travel normally. For me damage should only be an issue if the operator cannot see what he is doing. it is not really a question of forwards or reverse.
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