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Understanding the basics of forklift stability

1. Forklifts are designed to carry loads. When a forklift moves without a load it is much more unstable than one with a load carried low to the ground.


2. Because loads are not fastened down, applying the brakes often causes the load to shift, causing additional instability.


3. Loads are intended to be carried low. When a load is raised the stability of the forklift drops substantially. This becomes even more dangerous if

Do you remember the movie "Christine", the 1958 Plymouth fury with attitude based on a book by Stephen King?

You may not have a killer car in your warehouse out for revenge but chances are you've got one or more forklifts in it with the same destructive power. The fact is that the average forklift weighs as much as a medium-sized dump truck and, because it's small and most often a lot quieter than a dump truck, it can become a very real source of danger to your employees. Additionally,

If you are involved with electrical work you need to check out the arcadvisor.com blog at http://arcadvisor.blogspot.com/

It focuses exclusively on arc flash, its dangers, prevention, etc… Additionally, they've got a free beta version of an arc flash calculation software that you can download free in exchange for feedback.

Arcad, the company that provides this blog and free software "helps facilities create safer working environments

You'd have to be living somewhere in upper Mongolia in a cave for the past decade not to know about the new standards and safety measures concerning Flame Retardant clothing that have been enacted and which are still in the works.

Being aware of the changes and standards is one thing, understanding them properly is quite another. I'm referring specifically to the issue of FR underclothing.

Many people don't realize that, when dealing with arc flash, it isn't enough to wear FR ou

Cement and concrete are an inescapable element of modern life. From the basic foundations to whole buildings, to sidewalks and streets, concrete is everywhere and the amount is increasing daily. Cement, however, can be a health hazard. Between 5% to 10% of construction workers may have cement sensitivity and, even the rest of the workers are still at risk on a number of levels. Being aware of the hazards is important in order to handle it correctly and avoid injury.

What are the hazard