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  Leave a Comment	/ Forklift Training, Safety / By Kevin
  Forklifts work on the principle of a cantilever. A load on the forks (a beam) supported by the front wheels (a fulcrum) is counterbalanced by the forklift's body and counterweight built into it. Comparing the "moment" of each determines whether a forklift will safely carry a load or tip forward. In other words, the driver …
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  Lift trucks are only as safe and productive as their operators. Effective driver training programs are critical to ensuring your drivers are competent to safely operate a forklift and that your distribution center is legally compliant. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations specify what topics driver training programs must cover while packaged training programs, …