10 Things You Need to Know Before You Buy That Bargain Priced Used Forklift
While there are a few applications that you can get by with purchasing an older model forklift with moderate to high hours, for many applications we encounter, the purchaser ends up regretting the decision to try to save money by purchasing a heavily used lift truck.
There are many factors that can determine what condition forklift your application can endure. This month's Feature Article provides you with the right information to help you make the right choice.
Apex Material Handling provides customers with varied levels of warranty for their used forklifts, depending on what you need for your application. See our used inventory and levels of warranty on our Pre-Owned Inventory Webpage
If you have any questions about used equipment, our warranties, or want to find a piece of equipment to fit your application, please contact our used fleet manager, Dan Choate at 888-530-1832 or email him at dan.choate@apexmhc.com
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5,000lb. Pneumatic Specials
CLARK C25
- 189" Triple Stage Mast
- Side Shifter
- Solid Pneumatic Tires
- OH Guard Lights
$299/mo*
Doosan G25E-LP
- 186" Triple Stage Mast
- Side Shifter
- Solid Pneumatic Tires
- 2 Headlights
- 1 Rear Headlight
- Backup Alarm
$279/mo*
* Plus tax and delivery. With approved credit. 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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OSHA Top Five Violations; Are You Guilty?
Operating a forklift fleet is already an expensive proposition, and injuries on the job or citations from OSHA only compound costs. With the litany of regulations to follow, it is easy to fall behind, and it takes only a few seconds for things to go wrong...sometimes terribly wrong.
We have trained thousands of operators and visited hundreds of facilities. During our facility visits, we observe plenty of hazards and violations. The following is our "Top Five" list of most-seen violations or safety hazards:
- Lifting, lowering, and driving with an elevated load - Visit OSHA's Forklift eTool section on Mast Placement to see requirements and regulations for moving the mast.
- Neglected pre-shift inspections - Click HERE to see what OSHA requires and recommends regarding how to inspect and what to do if you find a problem. Avoid costly injuries, product loss, and lawsuits by knowing and abiding by the regulation.
- Refresher training not completed every three years - There are many safety hazards that we could mention on this list, but ignored training seems to appear most often...at a high cost if OSHA visits you. Read about the required refresher training HERE on OSHA's eTool.
- Operating too fast for conditions - While OSHA does not set specific speeds for forklift operation, it does recommend "safe" speeds. Read OSHA's recommendations and requirements on speed and maneuvering HERE. We have witnessed plenty of instances where forklifts were operated at speeds too high for facility conditions. Be sure to create and enforce standards among operators.
- Not securing trailers or using wheel chocks before entering a semi-trailer - We all operate at fast speed and often have a lot to do, but we also have seen the internet videos of what happens when a trailer pulls away and the driver believes that his trailer is loaded or unloaded. Learn what OSHA says about railroad cars and trailers by clicking HERE.
Questions about safety, or want to schedule safety training for your company? Contact our safety specialist, Michelle Piotek at 888-530-1832, or email her: michelle.piontek@apexmhc.com |
