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Fork Inspection Kit from Cascade

Trucktruth.com — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 20:47:22 +0000

Regulations require that forks be checked every year and that those showing 10% wear (20% reduction in capacity) be replaced. Cascade Corporation has developed a fork inspection safety kit complete with fork wear calipers, instruction guide and an inspection log to track inspection results and ensure that forks are in compliance.

To order Cascade’s Fork Inspection kit, or to download the Fork Inspection Poster, Fork Arm Wear Caliper Guide or the 2008 Cascade Fork Facts Book, click here.

Hyster Offers Operator Training Programs DVD

Trucktruth.com — Thu, 28 May 2009 18:49:50 +0000

Hyster Company and Performance Learning Services recently announced the release of all existing Hyster Productivity in Motion Operator Training Programs on DVD. The training DVDs were created to help dealers provide training sessions quickly and easily to operators in their areas.

Each DVD includes options for dealers to either view the presentation or select operator training support documents for downloading and printing. The documents are OSHA-compliant and include:

Instructions for printing
Operator Training Instructor’s Guide
Operator Training Test Questions
Operator’s Manual
Course Completion Certificate
Authorization Wallet Cards

Using the DVD, dealers no longer need to order and purchase additional printed materials — they can now print an unlimited number of operator training support documents wherever they are. Interactive text fields on the certificates and authorization cards allow dealers to customize the materials with the operator’s name, course completion date and truck information before printing.

English versions of the DVD are available for Class I-V, Class II, Class III and container handling, while Spanish and French Canadian versions are currently available for Class I-V.

To purchase the Hyster operator training programs on DVD, please visit www.hysteramericas.com to find a Hyster dealer near you.

Operator Training

Trucktruth.com — Thu, 28 May 2009 18:40:19 +0000

Knowledge is vital, especially when operating materials handling equipment. Did you know that anyone operating a powered fork lift truck is required to be certified?

OSHA standard 1910.178 states “The employer shall ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l).” OSHA Standard 1910.178(l)(1)(i)

Employers are also required to develop and implement a training program based on the general principles of safe truck operation, the types of vehicle(s) being used in the workplace, the hazards of the workplace created by the use of the vehicle(s), and the general safety requirements of the OSHA standard.

A properly trained lift truck operator can help:

Reduce Lift Truck Downtime
Limit Lost-Time Injuries
Improve Driver Efficiency
Minimize Product Damage and Accidents
Improve Your Company’s Bottom Line

Hyster Company, in cooperation with its dealers, can provide complete and professional operator training instruction in several ways in order to suit your needs. Whether you require English, Spanish or French, CD or video-based instruction, we have the ability to serve you.

If you are interested in receiving additional information on operator training, please contact us today.

Inching

Trucktruth.com — Wed, 27 May 2009 21:17:54 +0000