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Humans and machines – part 1: how can a forklift driver’s work station be made more ergonomic?
A day’s work in a warehouse can be hard on the human body – the driver’s seat may not encourage...
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What does a forklift inspection entail?
Regular maintenance is vital to warehouse safety. But it also helps maximize vehicle uptime and minimize operating costs. Prevention is...
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How do you equip forklift trucks for extreme conditions?
FONDIUM, headquartered in Singen, Germany, has joined forces with long-term partner STILL to upgrade its vehicle fleet for the special...
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Physical distancing at work: how can smart wearables help?
Currently, we are all being asked to keep 1.5 to 2 meters apart to protect ourselves and others. Sounds simple...
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Smart watches and other wearables: total surveillance or added safety?
Smart watches don’t just tell the time, they provide, as the name suggests, a variety of intelligent features. This article...
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What are the most frequently asked questions about operating forklift trucks?
They’re in use every day, cover long aggregate distances over the course of a shift, and are one of the...
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Forklift trucks: what are the rules and regulations in Germany?
You will encounter forklift trucks plying their trade at practically all mid-size and large industrial businesses. But many people forget...
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The 10 greatest risks when operating a forklift truck – Part 6: parked but not immobilized
If a heavyweight forklift truck begins to move without a human in the driver’s seat, then even the most sophisticated...
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The 10 greatest risks when operating a forklift truck – Part 5: reversing
It’s a familiar problem for forklift operators: the larger the load, the poorer the visibility in front of the truck....
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The 10 greatest risks when operating a forklift truck – Part 4: using a forklift to lift people
You place an empty pallet on the fork, a co-worker hops on, and you raise them both up high, for...
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