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"OSHA Forklift Training"
Tri-Lift offers OSHA certified forklift training. Please contact John Mayo at jmayo@tri-liftnc.com to get details and parameters for training classes. If you would prefer to train your own employees Tri-Lift offers "Train the Trainer' certification. If you have any questions about compliance issues in the Material Handling Industry, contact Tri-Lift at 1-800-929-0561. Visit our website at www.tri-liftnc.com. |
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90/60 Rental Program
Get our 60 month rate for the first 90 days, then convert it to a Long-Term or Short-Term rental.
- No Capital Outlay
- Reduce Aging Fleet
- Eliminate Obsolescence
- Single Paper Performance Based Contract
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Pallet Jacks
Tri-Lift would like to introduce a full line of Hand Pallet Jacks. There are the Standard pallet jacks as well as the Weigh Scale, Straddle, Hi-Rise, Low Profile, Galvanized and Stainless Steel.There are hand pallet jacks that can handle weights up to 10,000 lbs. Contact Tri-Lift today for all of your pallet jack needs.
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Exhaust Testing
We are coming to the time of year where the weather is going to start getting cold again. Warehouse and shop doors are going to be closed and the build up of CO levels can be harmful to your employees. Tri-Lift, using the Blanke CO Series 2500 Carbon Monoxide Exhaust Gas Analyzer ( Blanke Industries), can not only tell you if your truck is running in safe levels of CO but determine the adjustments to making your truck run more efficiently.
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Greetings!
We at Tri-Lift continue to strive to be the best provider and partner with our customers in the Material Handling Industry. We hope the information that we provide has been and will continue to be of value. Please take time to visit our web site to see all that we can do for you. |
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OSHA Worker Safety Series- Other Hazards
 Other Hazards- Inadequate fire and safety provisions, improper use of lockout procedures and failure to wear personal protective equipment also create hazards in the warehouse workplace.
Employers should have an emergency plan that describes what is expected of employees in the event of an emergency, including:
- Provisions for emergency exit locations and evacuation procedures;
- Procedures to account for all employees and visitors;
- Location and use of fire extinguishers and other emergency equipment.
Warehouse operations need a lockout/tagout program to prevent equipment from being accidently energized and injuring employees. Employees required to perform these operations should be trained and all employees should have a working knowledge of the program. Finally, management at warehouse operations needs to conduct a site hazard assessment to determine what personal protective equipment(PPE) must be worn based on the hazards present and train warehouse employees on the proper PPE selection, use and maintenance.
Contact Tri-Lift for a Facility Survey to assist with OSHA Compliance at 1-800-929-0561. |
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When is it Time to Trade?
 "If you need a new machine and don't buy it, you pay for it without getting it.." Henry Ford
Is your lift truck fleet making you money or costing you a bundle?
How you answer that question may predict how you decide to trade lift trucks. If you said your lift trucks are making you money, you probably keep simple comprehensive records tracking the performance of each truck in your fleet. Those records help you schedule regular replacement of trucks, and you likely have a few trucks with over 10,000 hours on their hour meters.
On the other hand, if you said your fleet is costing you a bundle, your trucks probably don't have working hour meters, and if they do you pay little attention to them. Repair and maintenance expenses for all trucks are lumped into one big budgetary black hole that balloons larger each year. Most of your trucks are more than five years old: a few battered " Ol' Faithfuls" have been around for more than 10 years. Ultimately, the decision of when to trade lift trucks in your operation is made by the fleet itself.
"If you only make repairs and do maintenance when the truck breaks down, or only trade trucks when an old truck is finally beyond repair, then you aren't running your fleet, its running you," says Art Andrews, Jr., vice president with National Services, a nationally recognized consulting firm specializing in lift truck management. "But if you proactively manage your fleet, keep good records, and use those records to establish an Economic Break Even Point (ERP) for each truck in your fleet, you are in charge," he says. "With the right records you can predict and schedule the best time to replace each unit."
We at Tri-Lift look at how our customer uses the equipment, its age and condition, and really analyze the customers needs and provide viable solutions to help them take control back of their fleet management.
Contact us today at 336-691-1511 to have one of our representatives start the process today.
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6 Top Tips for Battery Rooms
 Creating a safe storage area for your lift truck batteries is just as important as any other aspect of lift truck safety. but battery rooms can easily be overlooked as companies grow, remodel or experience other operating changes. Below are six (6) tips that you should keep at the forefront of your thoughts.
- Verify that your battery storage area includes: battery racks, chargers, changers eye wash stations and exhaust systems.
- Batteries, racks and chargers should be inspected regularly and maintained according to the manufacturers' instructions. Only properly trained employees should work on any equipment.
- Proper personal protective equipment and tools are a must in the battery environment, including acid resistive face shield, goggles, gloves and apron, and nonconductive tools.
- The battery charging process produces gases that may create adverse exposure for employees, so consider hiring a certified industrial hygienist to assess the needs of your exhaust system.
- You must supply an eye wash/shower system near battery related work areas. ANSI Z358.1 specifies location, water capacity, inspection schedules and more.
- OSHA 1910.178 requires all employees who operate lift trucks or change batteries must receive formal documented initial and periodic training.
Contact us today at 800-929-0561 to have one of our representatives help with the process to become compliant.
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