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April 2012
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Pedestrian Safety: What You Need to Know to Improve it

Training your operators is one thing; ensuring the safety of those that work around lift trucks is another. This Feature Article addresses areas of forklift safety that you need to keep in mind to ensure employee and visitor safety. 
 
Have questions about this article or need assistance with your Forklift Operator Training Program? Visit our Safety Training WebPage then Give us a call at 888-530-1832.  
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What's Killing Your Employees?

Think SAFETY is an important issue? 74% of worker fatalities in the Wholesale Trade were caused by transportation (truck and forklift operation) and coming in contact with equipment. Following is a graphic that illustrates the dangers faced in materials handling.

Death Chart 

We have addressed the differences of forklift operator Training vs. Teaching in our Feature Articles, as well as the importance of Site-Specific Training.

Apex Material Handling is a reliable source for Operator and Train-the- Trainer Training.  For more information on our training products and services, contact Michelle Piontek at 888-530-1832 or email her  HERE.  

Source: Advanced Safety and Health

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Planned Maintenance; 10 Things You Need to Know - Planned Maintenance reduces costs, improves productivity and uptime, and improves the bottom line; however, there are things you need to know before you enter into an agreement with a service partner.

Site-Specific Training: 6 Things You Need to Consider- Most companies are compliant with OSHA requirements when it comes to forklift operator classroom and hands-on training. However, many fall short when it comes to training their operators about the potential hazards within their own facility as required by OSHA.

 
Safety Training vs. Teaching: Knowing the Difference - There is a vast difference between forklift operator training and simply teaching.  This article helps you understand the difference between the two in order to ensure your operators are truly being trained to be safe forklift operators.
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Clark Manual Pallet Jack
Clark Pallet Jack
 

5,500lb Capacity

48" Forks  

Polyurethane Wheels 

 

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$395.00 plus tax/delivery 

 

Offer is for a limited time and can expire without notice. For information, or to place an order, contact us at 888-530-1832, or email sales@apexmhc.com. 

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