A fragmented and inconsistent approach to safety is inadequate when applied to today’s dynamic, fast-moving work environments. The result can include increased risk to employees, disruptions in ...

One of the top OSHA recordable incidents on jobsites is struck-by occurrences. There’s a lot of movement on a construction site and workers need to be aware of everything. Rebar, job boxes, tools, ...

OSHA Rule 1910.178 (I) requires operators of Class 7 forklifts — more commonly known as telehandlers — to pass an operator's safety training class before they move a single load of drywall or bricks.

The Industrial Truck Association (ITA) held its fifth annual National Forklift Safety Day today. The event serves as an opportunity for forklift manufacturers to highlight the safe use of forklifts, ...

Understand how operating training can diminish safety hazards. Understand what operators need to know about lifting. See how maintenance contributes to telehandler safety. Telehandlers are versatile ...

CM Labs Simulations, a vendor for simulation-based training in the construction and ports industries, has announced the release of its Telehandler Simulator Training Pack. The simulation-based ...

A 34-year-old man was killed when the forklift he was on tipped over and crushed him, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office. The man steered the forklift toward the left and it tipped over.

Acclaim Handling, a well-established leader in the material handling equipment industry, is taking a giant leap forward in their mission to empower industry growth. With an impressive array of ...

What should you do if you're driving a forklift under normal working conditions and it starts to tip over? Is it safer to stay in the vehicle or jump out? If you said, "jump," you'd be dead wrong: a ...

Contrary to views held on the FWi forums, you do need adequate training to operate a telehandler on a farm. What’s more, you need to ensure the machine is properly maintained. “It’s a bit of a rural ...