What Is a Forklift?
A forklift is a type of industrial powered truck that carries large loads of material on a pallet or other container. Its load center increases the weight capacity of the truck and can accommodate multiple loads. These trucks are one of the most commonly seen vehicles on worksites. If you're not familiar with these machines, it's important to understand what makes them different and how they can benefit your business. A forklift is a powered industrial vehicle that is controlled by a driver walking or riding on the vehicle. There are many types of powered industrial trucks available and each type of truck has its own set of operating hazards. For example, a sit-down counterbalanced high-lift rider truck is more likely to sustain a falling load accident than a motorized hand truck. These vehicles have tines and pallets that are used to pick up and move items, so they're not as safe as other types of industrial vehicles. A forklift has many applications in industrial settin...