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Forklift Operator Tips for Tall Racking: Safely Load & Unload with Confidence
Master High-Bay Load Handling with Pro Tips for Forklift Safety and Efficiency Modern warehouses—especially those built for today’s high-density logistics operations—feature taller ceilings that allow racking systems to reach 25 to 30 feet or more. While this maximizes storage capacity within a limited footprint, it also introduces unique challenges for forklift operators. Handling pallets at…
What to Expect from Forklift Operator Training: Key Features of a Quality Program
Don’t Settle for Less—Here’s What Great Forklift Operator Training Really Looks Like When it comes to warehouse safety, forklift operator training is one of the most critical investments you can make. But not all training programs are created equal. Whether you’re evaluating providers for the first time or refreshing your current training protocols, understanding what…
Forklift Operating Skills
Get Your Team Up To Speed In A Flash with These Forklift Operator Skills In today’s tight labor market, finding people with the right forklift operator skills can be challenging. Operating a forklift in a crowded, busy warehouse sometimes requires nerves of steel, the patience of Job, and the ability to think on your feet….
Seven Tips to Prevent Forklift Operator Fatigue
Forklift Operator Fatigue is One of the Major Causes of Forklift Accidents Anyone who has spent years in sales, driving from one distant appointment to another, knows firsthand the danger of mixing fatigue and vehicle operation. Forklift drivers face the same problem. Long hours of monotony while operating a 3-ton, potentially lethal vehicle, paired with…
NC-Based ENGINEERED HANDLING, INC. JOINS APEX MATERIAL HANDLING & STORAGE COMPANIES
Acquisition Expands Reach & Capabilities in the Southeast ENGINEERED HANDLING, INC. JOINS THE APEX FAMILY OF MATERIAL HANDLING & STORAGE COMPANIES, EXTENDING APEX’S REACH TO THE MID-ATLANTIC AND SOUTHEAST FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 8/15/2021 Oak Brook, IL —Apex Companies, headquartered in Oak Brook, IL, has announced that Engineered Handling, Inc, a leading storage and warehouse equipment…
Forklift Safety Tips for Driving on Ramps and Inclines
Forklift Safety Starts with Solid Training… and Some Common Sense Every forklift operator faces the task of driving a forklift up or down a ramp or incline, generally when loading or unloading a truck or railcar. It’s Forklift Safety 101 and, although not too complicated, the task requires a good bit of care and knowledge…
On-Site Forklift Operator Training & Certification with The Apex Pros
Expert Instruction for Your Forklift Operator Training Team Proper forklift operation is critical to warehouse safety. In fact, nearly 100,000 forklift-related injuries are reported on average each year in the U.S., with 35,000 considered severe. Shockingly, 70% are preventable by following standard safety protocols. Apex is dedicated to warehouse safety as a team, from…
Mind The Gap! Forklift Safety Tips for Loading and Unloading Tractor Trailers
Important Warehouse Function Meets Forklift Safety – See Our Tips Unloading a tractor trailer is not an area where a forklift operator should decide to take a leap of faith. Better to have all systems secured and all forklift safety procedures strictly followed to ensure no incidents occur that could lead to operator injury or…
Safety First – 15 Forklift Safety Tips to Keep Your Team & Warehouse Moving
Forklift Safety is Everyone’s Job – Advice for Warehouse Managers, Forklift Operators, and Warehouse Workers. While today’s forklifts are designed with lots of features for safe operation, moving heavy or bulky loads with a forklift through a crowded warehouse or a busy storage yard presents some opportunities for accidents. Both forklift operators and pedestrian workers…
Four Advantages of Comprehensive Forklift Operator Training
WHAT DOES DRIVER TRAINING REALLY LOOK LIKE? The safe, efficient, and productive operation of forklifts in your warehouse requires next-level training beyond just basic instruction. The safety of your personnel, equipment, and inventory depend on your employees getting the best training possible so they can do their job safely and to the best of their…