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FLTA Safety Conference 2004: The practical approach

Fork Talk - 24 Aug 2004 (#172) Reversing safety is one of several key issues to be addressed at the Fork Lift Truck Association Safety Conference, set to take place on September 22 at Warwick University.

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Wayne Chornohus

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Sound the alarm!

Safety First - 19 Aug 2004 (#171) Reversing alarms can be very effective in some situations - and very ineffective in others. Back-up alarms are necessary on many types of vehicle where the operator must reverse with his vision impaired. Many trainers and managers believe that back-up alarms are required on all forklifts. Canadian regulations state: "Mobile equipment in which the operator cannot directly, or by mirror or other effective device, see immediately behind the machine, must have an automatic audible warning device." This means that if an operator can see directly behind him, he doesn't have to have an alarm. What a great regulation - it makes sense in the real world.

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How 'optional' are 'extras' when it comes to risk control?

Todd Brennan

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How 'optional' are 'extras' when it comes to risk control?

Safety First - 11 Aug 2004 (#170) When purchasing a motor vehicle, the addition of accessories, or "optional extras", is an emotional decision designed to limit the entry price to an acceptable level by avoiding 'sticker shock'. But in the case of the purchase of load-shifting equipment such as forklifts, can they truly be called "optional extras"?

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Mirror, mirror, once installed - are you really safe at all?

Wayne Chornohus

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Mirror, mirror, once installed - are you really safe at all?

Safety First - 22 Jul 2004 (#167) Mirrors have the power to deceive us, to give us a false sense of security. Some companies regulate the use of mirrors and some regulatory bodies comment on their use. When I do on-site safety audits, I watch the operators to see how they use their mirrors. If they use shoulder checks, as well as mirrors, when turning and driving in pedestrian areas, then they should be able to keep using those mirrors. - Read more -

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"Let's get a handle on it!" - our 1st SAFETY FIRST blog

Wayne Chornohus

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"Let's get a handle on it!" - our 1st SAFETY FIRST blog

Safety First - 24 Jun 2004 (#163) I wonder if jurisdictions that have outlawed forklift steering wheel knobs in the name of safety have any idea how they have contributed to increased health and safety risks?

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ProMat's RFID knowledge centre secures first 12 sponsors

Fork Talk - 17 Jun 2004 (#162) The Material Handling Industry of America has secured 12 sponsors for its Radio Frequency Identification Knowledge Centre at ProMat 2005.

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