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Forklift
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A forklift (also called a lift truck, a fork truck, or a forklift truck) is a powered industrial
truck used to lift and move materials short distances. The forklift was developed in the early Forklift
20th century by various companies including the transmission manufacturing company
Clark and the hoist company Yale & Towne Manufacturing.[1][2][3] Following World War II
the use and development of the forklift truck has greatly expanded worldwide. Forklifts have
become an indispensable piece of equipment in manufacturing and warehousing
operations.[4] In 2013 alone the top 20 manufacturers worldwide posted sales of $30.4
billion with 944,405 machines sold.[5]

A US airman operating a Hyster forklift

Contents Classification Vehicle
Industry Various
1 History
Application Multiple
2 General operations
2.1 Forklift control and capabilities Fuel source Various including:
3 Design types Gasoline
3.1 Cost Propane
3.2 Specialty trucks CNG
3.3 Automated forklift trucks Diesel
4 Counterbalanced forklift components Lead Acid Battery
4.1 Attachments Fuel cell
4.2 Replacing or adding attachments
Powered Yes
5 Lift truck associations and organizations
6 Forklift safety Wheels Various wheel configurations
6.1 Standards Axles 2-3
6.2 Driver safety Components Power source, Mast, Frame,
6.3 Forklift training in the United States
Counterweight, Cab, Axles, Wheels,
6.4 Forklift training in the United Kingdom
Overhead Guard, Load Back Rest,
6.5 Forklift training in Australia
Hydraulic Pump, Hydraulic Lines,
6.6 Safety Products
Hydraulic Controls, Hydraulic
6.6.1 Ultrasound Radars
6.6.2 RF Systems Cylinders and Attachments
7 Manufacturers' worldwide ranking
8 See also
9 References
10 External links

History
The middle nineteenth century through the early 20th century saw the developments that led to today's
modern forklifts. The forerunners of the modern forklift were manually powered hoists that were used to
lift loads.[4] In 1906 the Pennsylvania Railroad introduced battery powered platform trucks for moving
luggage at their Altoona, Pennsylvania train station. World War I saw the development of different types of
material handling equipment in the United Kingdom by Ransomes, Sims & Jefferies of Ipswich. This was
in part due to the labor shortages caused by the war. In 1917 Clark in the United States began developing
and using powered tractor and powered lift tractors in their factories. In 1919 the Towmotor Company, and
Yale & Towne Manufacturing in 1920, entered the lift truck market in the United States.[2] Continuing
development and expanded use of the forklift continued through the 1920s and 1930s. The introduction of
hydraulic power and the development of the first electric power forklifts, along with the use of A forklift truck being used during
standardized pallets in the late 1930s, helped to increase the popularity of forklift trucks.[4] World War II

The start of World War II, like World War I before, spurred the use of forklift trucks in the war effort.[6] Following the war, more efficient
methods for storing products in warehouses were being implemented. Warehouses needed more maneuverable forklift trucks that could reach
greater heights and new forklift models were made that filled this need.[7] For example, in 1954 a British company named Lansing Bagnall,
now part of KION Group, developed what was claimed to be the first narrow aisle electric reach truck.[6] The development changed the design
of warehouses leading to narrower aisles and higher load stacking that increased storage capability.[6] During the 1950s and 1960s operator
safety became a concern due to the increasing lifting heights and capacities. Safety features such as load back rests and operator cages, called
overhead guards, began to be added to forklifts produced in this era.[4] In the late 1980s ergonomic design began to be incorporated in new
forklift designs to improve operator comfort, reduce injuries and increase productivity.[8] During the 1990s exhaust emissions from forklift
operations began to be addressed which led to emission standards being implemented for forklift manufacturers in various countries.[9] The
introduction of AC power forklifts, along with fuel cell technology, are also refinements in continuing forklift development.[4][10]

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General operations
Forklifts are rated for loads at a specified maximum weight and a specified forward center of gravity. This
information is located on a nameplate provided by the manufacturer, and loads must not exceed these
specifications. In many jurisdictions it is illegal to alter or remove the nameplate without the permission of
the forklift manufacturer.

An important aspect of forklift operation is that it must have rear-wheel steering. While this increases
maneuverability in tight cornering situations, it differs from a drivers traditional experience with other
wheeled vehicles. While steering, as there is no caster action, it is unnecessary to apply steering force to
maintain a constant rate of turn. Forklift cab with control layout.

Another critical characteristic of the forklift is its instability. The forklift and load must be considered a
unit with a continually varying center of gravity with every movement of the load. A forklift must never negotiate a turn at speed with a raised
load, where centrifugal and gravitational forces may combine to cause a disastrous tip-over accident. The forklift is designed with a load limit
for the forks which is decreased with fork elevation and undercutting of the load (i.e., when a load does not butt against the fork "L"). A
loading plate for loading reference is usually located on the forklift. A forklift should not be used as a personnel lift without the fitting of
specific safety equipment, such as a "cherry picker" or "cage".

Forklifts are a critical element of warehouses and distribution centers. Its imperative that these structures be designed to accommodate their
efficient and safe movement. In the case of Drive-In/Drive-Thru Racking, a forklift needs to travel inside a storage bay that is multiple pallet
positions deep to place or retrieve a pallet. Often, forklift drivers are guided into the bay through guide rails on the floor and the pallet is placed
on cantilevered arms or rails. These maneuvers require well-trained operators. Since every pallet requires the truck to enter the storage
structure, damage is more common than with other types of storage. In designing a drive-in system, dimensions of the fork truck, including
overall width and mast width, must be carefully considered.[11]

Forklift control and capabilities

Forklift hydraulics are controlled either with levers directly manipulating the hydraulic valves, or by
electrically controlled actuators, using smaller "finger" levers for control. The latter allows forklift
designers more freedom in ergonomical design.

Forklift trucks are available in many variations and load capacities. In a typical warehouse setting most
forklifts have load capacities between one and five tons. Larger machines, up to 50 tons lift capacity,
are used for lifting heavier loads, including loaded shipping containers.[12]
Dedicated container forklift of the
In addition to a control to raise and lower the forks (also known as blades or tines), the operator can tilt HMNZS Canterbury vessel of the
the mast to compensate for a load's tendency to angle the blades toward the ground and risk slipping off
New Zealand Navy
the forks. Tilt also provides a limited ability to operate on non-level ground. Skilled forklift operators
annually compete in obstacle and timed challenges at regional forklift rodeos.

Design types
The following is a list, in no particular order, of the more common lift truck types:[13]

Hand pallet truck - no on-board power system of any kind; the operator's muscle power is used to
jack-up and move loads.
Walkie low lift truck[14] - powered pallet truck, usually electrically powered[15]
Rider low lift truck[14] - usually electrically powered
Towing tractor - may be internal combustion engine or electrically powered
Walkie stacker[14] - usually electrically powered
Rider stacker[14] - usually electrically powered
A truck-mounted forklift.
Reach truck [14]- variant on a Rider Stacker forklift, designed for small aisles, usually Electrically
Powered, named because the forks can extend to reach the load. There are two variants, moving
carriage, which are common in North America, and moving mast which are common in the rest of the world, and generally regarded as
safer
Electric counterbalanced truck[14]- comes in Stand on End Control, Stand on Center Control, and Sit Down Center Control, which is the
most numerous
Internal Combustion Engine Powered Counterbalanced Forklift[14]- comes in Stand on End Control, Stand on Center Control, and Sit
Down Center Control, which is the most numerous. Engines may be diesel, kerosene, gasoline, natural gas, butane, or propane fueled,
and may be either two stroke spark ignition, four stroke spark ignition (common), two stroke compression ignition, and four stroke
compression ignition (common). North American Engines come with advanced emission control systems. Forklifts built in countries
such as Iran or Russia will typically have no emission control systems.
Electric forklifts - powered by lead-acid batteries or sometimes lithium-ion batteries, several types of forklifts are electric: cushion tire
forklifts, scissor lifts, order pickers, stackers, reach trucks and pallet jacks. Electric forklifts are primarily used indoors on flat, even
surfaces. Electric forklift batteries last 6 consecutive hours or throughout an 8-hour shift with 2-3 breaks. Batteries prevent the emission
of harmful fumes and are recommended for facilities in food-processing and healthcare sectors.

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Fuel cell forklifts produce no local emissions, can work for a full 8-hour shift on a single tank of hydrogen, can be refueled in 3 minutes
and have a lifetime of 810 years. Fuel-cell-powered forklifts are often used in refrigerated warehouses as their performance is not
degraded by lower temperatures.[16]
Sideloader[14] - comes in Stand on End Control, and Sit Down End Control, which is the most numerous. It may be electrically powered,
or have an internal combustion engine. Engines may be diesel, kerosene, gasoline, natural gas, butane, or propane fueled, and may be
either two stroke spark ignition, four stroke spark ignition (common), two stroke compression ignition, and four stroke compression
ignition (common). North American Engines come with advanced emission control systems. Forklifts built in countries such as Iran or
Russia will typically have no emission control systems. Some sideloaders have hybrid drivetrains.
Telescopic handler - comes in Stand on Center Control, and Sit Down Center Control, which is the most numerous. Usually has an
Internal Combustion Engine. Engines are almost always diesel, but sometimes operate on kerosene, and sometimes use propane injection
as a power boost. Some old units are two stroke compression ignition, most are four stroke compression ignition (common). North
American Engines come with advanced emission control systems. Forklifts built in countries like Iran or Russia will typically have no
emission control systems. Some Telescopic handlers have Hybrid drivetrains.
Walkie order picking truck[14] - usually Electrically Powered
Rider order picking truck[14] - commonly called an "Order Picker"; like a small Reach Truck, except the operator rides in a cage welded
to the fork carriage, while wearing a specially designed safety harness to prevent falls. A special toothed grab holds the pallet to the
forks. The operator hand transfers the load onto the pallet one article at a time. This is an efficient way of picking less than pallet load
shipments, and is popular for use in large distribution centers.

Articulated very narrow aisle counterbalanced trucks - sometimes called "Flexi or Bendi Trucks"
after two of the largest manufacturers. Comes in stand on center control, and sit down center
control, which is the most numerous. May have an internal combustion engine or an electric
motor. Electric motors are most common. Engines may be diesel, kerosene, gasoline, natural gas,
butane, or propane fueled, and may be either two stroke spark ignition, four stroke spark ignition
(common), two stroke compression ignition, and four stroke compression ignition (common).
North American Engines come with advanced emission control systems. Forklifts built in
countries such as Iran or Russia will typically have no emission control systems. Some units have
hybrid drivetrains. Unlike Standard Counterbalance and Reach Forklifts, These forklifts are
steered via the front swivel articulation of the forklift and are therefore much different to
manoeuvre than regular forklifts and additionally have no pantograph feature for retrieving stock
in narrow aisles.
Guided very narrow aisle truck - A counterbalance type Sit Down Rider Electric Forklift fitted A Raymond reach truck. Note the
with a specialized mast assembly. The mast is capable of rotating 90 degrees, and the forks can pantograph allowing the extension of
then advance like on a reach mechanism, to pick full pallets. Because the forklift does not have to the forks in tight aisles.
turn, the aisles can be exceptionally narrow, and if wire guidance is fitted in the floor of the
building the machine can almost work on its own. Masts on this type of machine tend to be very
high. The higher the racking that can be installed, the higher the density the storage can reach. This sort of storage system is popular in
cities where land prices are really high, as by building the racking up to three times higher than normal and using these machines, it is
possible to stock an incredible amount of material in what appears to be a small space.[17]
Guided very narrow aisle order picking truck - counterbalance type Order Picking Truck similar to the guided very narrow aisle truck,
except that the operator and the controls which operate the machine are in a cage welded to the mast. The operator wears a restraint
system to protect him against falls. Otherwise the description is the same as guided very narrow aisle truck.
Truck-mounted forklift / sod loader - comes in sit down center control. Usually has an internal combustion engine. Engines are almost
always diesel, but sometimes operate on kerosene, and sometimes use propane injection as a power boost. Some old units are two-stroke
compression ignition, most are four-stroke compression ignition (common). North American engines come with advanced emission
control systems. Forklifts built in countries such as Iran or Russia will typically have no emission control systems.

Cost

The cost of a new forklift can vary between $15,000 to in excess of $150,000, dependent on the model and in particular the capacity of the
forklift. The most common forklifts are typically gas powered and have a capacity of between 2 and 2.5 tonnes. The cost of these varies from
around $18,500, for some of the less well known Chinese manufactured forklifts, up to around $20,000, for the German forklifts from
well-established manufacturers; it is important to take into account fuel and maintenance costs when calculating the total cost of ownership.

Specialty trucks

At the other end of the spectrum from the counterbalanced forklift trucks are more 'high end' specialty trucks:

Articulated counterbalance trucks

These are, unlike most lift trucks, front wheel steer, and are a hybrid VNA (very narrow aisle) truck designed to be both able to offload trailers
and place the load in narrow aisle racking. Increasingly these trucks are able to compete in terms of pallet storage density, lift heights and pallet
throughput with guided very narrow aisle trucks, while also being capable of loading trucks, which VNA units are incapable of doing.[18]

Guided very narrow aisle trucks

These are rail- or wire-guided and available with lift heights up to 40 feet non-top-tied and 98 feet top-tied. Two forms are available:
'man-down' and 'man-riser', where the operator elevates with the load for increased visibility or for multilevel 'break bulk' order picking. This

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type of truck, unlike articulated narrow aisle trucks, requires a high standard of floor flatness.

Omnidirectional trucks

Omnidirectional technology (such as Mecanum wheels) can allow a forklift truck to move forward, diagonally and
laterally, or in any direction on a surface. Omnidirectional wheel system is able to rotate the truck 360 degrees in
its own footprint or strafe sideways without turning the truck cabin. One example is the Airtrax Sidewinder. This
forklift truck has also made an appearance in the TV series called 'Mythbusters'.

UL 558 safety rated trucks

A straight mast container
In North America, some internal combustion powered industrial vehicles carry Underwriters Laboratories ratings
handler at Haikou
that are part of UL 558. Industrial trucks that are considered "safety" carry the designations GS (Gasoline Safety)
Xiuying Port, Hainan,
for gasoline powered, DS (Diesel Safety) for diesel powered, LPS (Liquid Propane Safety) for liquified propane or
China
GS/LPS for a dual fuel gasoline/liquified propane powered truck.[19]

UL 558 is a two-stage Safety Standard. The basic standard, which is G, D, LP, and G/LP is what Underwriter's Laboratories considers the bare
minimum required for a lift truck. This is a voluntary standard, and there is no requirement in North America at least by any Government
Agency for manufacturers to meet this standard.

The slightly more stringent GS, DS, LPS, and GP/LPS, or Safety standard does provide some minimal protection, however it is extremely
minimal. In the past Underwriter's Laboratory offered specialty EX and DX safety certifications. If you require higher levels of protection you
must contact your local Underwriter's Laboratory Office and check ask them what the correct safety standard is for your workplace.

UL 583 safety rated trucks

UL 583 is the Electric equivalent of UL 558. As with UL 558 it is a two-stage standard.

Explosion proof trucks "EX RATED"

These are for operation in potentially explosive atmospheres found in chemical, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, food and drink, logistics or
other industries handling flammable material. Commonly referred to as Pyroban trucks in Europe, they must meet the requirements of the
ATEX 94/9/EC Directive if used in Zone 1, 2, 21 or 22 areas and be maintained accordingly.

U.S. Military 10K-AT "Adverse Terrain"

Automated forklift trucks

In order to decrease work wages, reduce operational cost and improve productivity, automated forklifts have also been developed.[20][21]
Automated forklifts are also called forked automated guided vehicles and are already available from a growing number of suppliers.[22]

Counterbalanced forklift components

A typical counterbalanced forklift contains the following components:[23]

Truck frame - is the base of the machine to which the mast, axles, wheels,
counterweight, overhead guard and power source are attached. The frame may have
fuel and hydraulic fluid tanks constructed as part of the frame assembly.
Counterweight - is a mass attached to the rear of the forklift truck frame. The
purpose of the counterweight is to counterbalance the load being lifted. In an electric
forklift the large lead-acid battery itself may serve as part of the counterweight.
Cab - is the area that contains a seat for the operator along with the control pedals,
steering wheel, levers, switches and a dashboard containing operator readouts. The
cab area may be open air or enclosed but it is covered by the cage-like overhead
guard assembly. When enclosed, the cab may also be equipped with a cab heater for
cold climate countries along with a fan or air conditioning for hot weather.[24]
Overhead guard - is a metal roof supported by posts at each corner of the cab that
helps protect the operator from any falling objects. On some forklifts, the overhead Image of an electric forklift with component
guard is an integrated part of the frame assembly.[25] descriptions
Power source - may consist of an internal combustion engine that can be powered
by LP gas, CNG, gasoline or diesel fuel. Electric forklifts are powered by either a battery or fuel cells that provides power to the electric
motors. The electric motors used on a forklift may be either DC or AC types.[26][27]
Tilt cylinders - are hydraulic cylinders that are mounted to the truck frame and the mast. The tilt cylinders pivot the mast backward or
forward to assist in engaging a load.
Mast - is the vertical assembly that does the work of raising and lowering the load. It is made up of interlocking rails that also provide
lateral stability. The interlocking rails may either have rollers or bushings as guides. The mast is driven hydraulically, and operated by
one or more hydraulic cylinders directly or using chains from the cylinder/s. It may be mounted to the front axle or the frame of the
forklift. A 'container mast' variation allows the forks to raise a few meters without increasing the total height of the forklift. This is useful
when double-loading pallets into a container or under a mezzanine floor.[28]

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Carriage - is the component to which the forks or other attachments mount. It is mounted into and moves up and down the mast rails by
means of chains or by being directly attached to the hydraulic cylinder. Like the mast, the carriage may have either rollers or bushings to
guide it in the interlocking mast rails.[26]
Load back rest - is a rack-like extension that is either bolted or welded to the carriage in order to prevent the load from shifting
backward when the carriage is lifted to full height.[26]
Attachments - may consists of a mechanism which is attached to the carriage, either permanently or temporarily, to help in proper
engagement of the load. A variety of material handling attachments are available. Some attachments include sideshifters, slipsheet
attachments, carton clamps, multipurpose clamps, rotators, fork positioners, carpet poles, pole handlers, container handlers and roll
clamps.
Tires - either solid for indoor use, or pneumatic for outside use.[29]

Attachments

Below is a list of common forklift attachments:[30]

Dimensioning devices-fork truck-mounted dimensioning systems provide dimensions for the cargo to
facilitate truck trailer space utilization and to support warehouse automation systems. The systems
normally communicate the dimensions via 802.11 radios. NTEP certified dimensioning devices are
available to support commercial activities that bill based on volume.
Sideshifter - is a hydraulic attachment that allows the operator to move the tines (forks) and backrest
laterally. This allows easier placement of a load without having to reposition the truck.[31]
Rotator - To aid the handling of skids that may have become excessively tilted and other specialty
material handling needs some forklifts are fitted with an attachment that allows the tines to be rotated.
This type of attachment may also be used for dumping containers for quick unloading.
Fork positioner - is a hydraulic attachment that moves the tines (forks) together or apart. This removes
the need for the operator to manually adjust the tines for different sized loads.
Roll and barrel clamp attachment - A mechanical or hydraulic attachment used to squeeze the item to
be moved. It is used for handling barrels, kegs, or paper rolls. This type of attachment may also have a
Hydraulic elevator for
rotate function. The rotate function would help an operator to insert a vertically stored paper into the
tractors
horizontal intake of a printing press for example.[32]
Pole attachments - In some locations, such as carpet warehouses, a long metal pole is used instead of
forks to lift carpet rolls. Similar devices, though much larger, are used to pick up metal coils.
Carton and multipurpose clamp attachments - are hydraulic attachments that allow the operator to open and close around a load,
squeezing it to pick it up. Products like cartons, boxes and bales can be moved with this type of attachment. With these attachments in
use, the forklift truck is sometimes referred to as a clamp truck.[32]
Slip sheet attachment (push - pull) - is a hydraulic attachment that reaches forward, clamps onto a slip sheet and draws the slip sheet
onto wide and thin metal forks for transport. The attachment will push the slip sheet and load off the forks for placement.
Drum handler attachment - is a mechanical attachment that slides onto the tines (forks). It usually has a spring-loaded jaw that grips
the top lip edge of a drum for transport. Another type grabs around the drum in a manner similar to the roll or barrel attachments.
Man basket - a lift platform that slides onto the tines (forks) and is meant for hoisting workers. The man basket has railings to keep the
person from falling and brackets for attaching a safety harness. Also, a strap or chain is used to attach the man basket to the carriage of
the forklift.
Telescopic forks - are hydraulic attachments that allow the operator to operate in warehouse design for "double-deep stacking", which
means that two pallet shelves are placed behind each other without any aisle between them.
Scales -Fork truck-mounted scales enable operators to efficiently weigh the pallets they handle without interrupting their workflow by
travelling to a platform scale. Scales are available that provide legal-for-trade weights for operations that involve billing by weight. They
are easily retrofitted to the truck by hanging on the carriage in the same manner as forks hang on the truck.
Single-double forks - are forks that in the closed position allow movement of a single pallet or platform but when separated, turn into a
set of double forks that allow carrying two pallets side by side. The fork control may have to replace the side-shifter on some lift trucks.

Any attachment on a forklift will reduce its nominal load rating, which is computed with a stock fork carriage and forks. The actual load rating
may be significantly lower.

Replacing or adding attachments

It is possible to replace an existing attachment or add one to a lift that doesn't already have one.
Considerations include forklift type, capacity, carriage type, and number of hydraulic functions (that
power the attachment features). As mentioned in the preceding section, replacing or adding an
attachment may reduce (down-rate) the safe lifting capacity of the forklift truck (See also General
operations, below).

Forklift attachment manufacturers offer on-line calculators to estimate the safe lifting capacity when
using a particular attachment. However, only the forklift truck manufacturer can give accurate lifting
capacities. Before installing any attachment you should contact your local authorized dealer of your a typical load capacity chart
forklift brand and ask them to begin re-rating your lift according to the attachment you want to install.
Once re-rated the forklift should have a new factory authorized specification plate, to replace the original plate, installed showing the new
rating for the lift.

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In the context of attachment, a hydraulic function consists of a valve on the forklift with a lever near the operator that provides two passages of
pressurized hydraulic oil to power the attachment features. Sometimes an attachment has more features than your forklift has hydraulic
functions and one or more need to be added. There are many ways of adding hydraulic functions (also known as adding a valve). The forklift
manufacturer makes valves and hose routing accessories, but the parts and labor to install can be prohibitively expensive. Other ways include
adding a solenoid valve in conjunction with a hose or cable reel that diverts oil flow from an existing function. However, hose and cable reels
can block the operator's view and are problematic, easily damaged. The Ditto Valve kit uses a solenoid valve and special HydWire hoses, in
which the wire reinforcing braid doubles as an electrical conduit. These hoses replace those already on the forklift, nesting in the original
reeving, keeping it safe from damage and out of the operators field of vision.[33]

Lift truck associations and organizations

There are many national as well as continental associations related to the industrial truck industry. Some of the major organizations are listed
as:

Industrial Truck Association (ITA) (North America)[34]

Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association (MHEDA) (North America)[35]
Fdration Europenne de la Manutention - European Federation of Materials Handling (FEM)[36]
Fork Lift Truck Association (FLTA) (UK)[37]
British Industrial Truck Association (BITA)[38]
Japan Industrial Vehicles Association (JIVA)[39]
Korean Construction Equipment Manufacturers Association (KOCEMA)[40]

There are many significant contacts among these organizations and they have established joint statistical and engineering programs. One
program is the World Industrial Trucks Statistics (WITS) which is published every month to the association memberships. The statistics are
separated by area (continent), country and class of machine. While the statistics are generic, and do not count production from most of the
smaller manufacturers, the information is significant for its depth. These contacts have brought to a common definition of a Class System to
which all the major manufacturers adhere.

Forklift safety
Standards

Forklift safety is subject to a variety of standards worldwide. The most important standard is the ANSI B56of which stewardship has now
been passed from the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) to the Industrial Truck Standards Development Foundation after
multi-year negotiations. ITSDF is a non-profit organization whose only purpose is the promulgation and modernization of the B56 standard.[41]

Other forklift safety standards have been implemented in the United States by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and
in the United Kingdom by the Health and Safety Executive.[42]

Driver safety

In many countries forklift truck operators must be trained and certified to operate forklift trucks. Certification may be required for each
individual class of lift that an operator would use.[43]

Forklift training (http://forkliftlicenseguide.com) has many names, it is also called forklift license or forklift certification. Whatever the term to
be used, training must adhere to federal or national laws that govern its standard.

Health care providers should not recommend that workers who drive or use heavy equipment such as forklifts treat chronic or acute pain with
opioids.[44] Workplaces which manage workers who perform safety-sensitive operations should assign workers to less sensitive duties for so
long as those workers are treated by their physician with opioids.[44]

Forklift training in the United States

In the U.S., workplace forklift training is governed federally by OSHA the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. In 1999, OSHA
updated its 29 CFR 1910.178 regulations governing "Powered Industrial Trucks" (the term OSHA uses to include forklifts among other types
of industrial vehicles.) A major component of these regulations deals with forklift operator training. The standard requires employers to
develop and implement a training program based on the general principles of safe truck operation, the types of vehicle(s) being used in the
workplace,[45] the hazards of the workplace created by the use of the vehicle(s), and the general safety requirements of the OSHA standard.
OSHA believes, that trained operators must know how to do the job properly and do it safely as demonstrated by workplace evaluation. Formal
(lecture, video, etc.) and practical (demonstration and practical exercises) training must be provided. Employers must also certify that each
operator has received the training and evaluate each operator at least once every three years. Prior to operating the truck in the workplace, the
employer must evaluate the operator's performance and determine the operator to be competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely.
Refresher training is needed whenever an operator demonstrates a deficiency in the safe operation of the truck.[46]

Forklift training in the United Kingdom

In the UK, the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations state that operators of fork lift trucks must be adequately trained, the general

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standards of that training and good operating practice are found in the HSE Code of Practice 117 (Third edition)[47] issued in 2013. Third party
organisations have developed de facto 'best practice' standards for forklift training, commonly referred to in the UK as a 'forklift licence',(these
are no longer recognised as proof of training as defined in the COP 117 (third edition) and as such training is not a legal requirement as is
commonly believed.[48] Organised training however helps to demonstrate that an employer has taken steps to ensure its 'duty of care' in the
unfortunate event of an accident.

In the UK, forklift training is carried out by a number of different voluntary standard training organisations, They can be directly recognised by
the HSE who have formed a new organisation known as "Accrediting Body Association Work place transport 2012".[49] In all cases qualified
forklift instructors must be registered with at least one of the voluntary training organisations. Although RTITB operators are registered on a
database which has to be a 3 yearly basis, the amount of time determined between refresher courses is subject to the H&S Executive, Insurance
companies or company policies. The H&S Executive (HSG136 Workplace Transport Safety) does recommend re-training/testing every 3 to 5
years.[50]

Forklift instructors throughout the UK tend to operate either as small independent training companies or as a part of a larger training provider.
Training is delivered in one of two ways; on-site (sometimes referred to as in-house training) where training is delivered to a clients' premises
making use of their own equipment, or off-site (public courses) at a training centre. Training centres offer the opportunity for the unemployed
with little or no forklift operating experience to achieve a certificate of competence and increase their employment opportunities. Training
certification standards at schools tends to follow closely the standard required by there individual Training Standards Accrediting Body to
which they are affiliated. It is not unusual for a Training school to be registered with one or more body at any one time.

The British Industrial Truck Association (BITA) categorises the different forklift truck types into groups and assigned a unique identifier to
each classification. Known as the BITA List it has become accepted as a standard in the UK. Forklift training certificates display the
appropriate BITA classification to clearly identify the confines of the certification.[51]

Forklift training in Australia

Prior to 2011 all States and Territories of Australia independently regulated occupational health and safety in that state, including forklift
licensing.

Whilst the Occupational Health and Safety laws of the different states were based on similar underlying principles there were differences
between the various jurisdictions in the detail and application of those Occupational Health and Safety laws.

In 2008 the Inter-Governmental Agreement for Regulatory and Operational Reform in Occupational Health and Safety was formed between
the Commonwealth of Australia and the six states and two territories of Australia to formalize cooperation between these jurisdictions on the
harmonization of Occupational Health and Safety legislation.[52]

As a result, the national Model Work Health and Safety Act (WHS) was enacted following a review into work health and safety laws across
Australia, which review included significant public consultation. This act was finalized in June 2011.[53]

This act formed a framework for the individual jurisdictions to enact supporting legislation, as the individual jurisdictions are tasked with
managing State and Territory Occupational Health and Safety laws, including the issue of licences coming under the legislation.

Each individual state and territory issue licences in their own jurisdiction, including what is known as "high risk work licences" for high risk
work. Forklift licences are classed as "high risk work licences".[54]

To obtain a forklift licence in any State or Territory an applicant must undertake a training course with an approved training organisation and
then, on completion of the course, apply to the appropriate State or Territory for a forklift licence. The unit of competence is known as the
National High Risk Licence Unit of Competence TLILIC2001A Licence to Operate a Forklift Truck, or in the case of an LO licence Unit of
Competence LILIC2002A Licence to Operate an Order Picking Forklift Truck. There is a fee attached which varies from jurisdiction to
jurisdiction.

Forklift licences issued in one jurisdiction are recognized in all. Licence cancellation in one jurisdiction is also recognized in all.[55]

Safety Products

A number of solutions can be found on the market today to reduce occupational hazards caused by forklifts.

Ultrasound Radars

Ultrasonic sensors are proximity sensors that detect objects at distances ranging from a few centimeters to several meters. The sensor beeps and
measures the time it takes for the signal to return. It does not discriminate between people and objects. Any obstacle located behind the truck
will be detected. Normally, this type of sensor is used only for detection in rear areas.

RF Systems

These are solutions that alert forklift drivers of the people found in its vicinity. Pedestrians must carry a radio frequency device (electronic
tags) which, emit a signal when a truck detects them, alerting the driver of the potential risk of accident. It detects both in the front and at the
back and it differentiates between people and the usual obstacles found in warehouses. For this reason, the driver is only alerted when there is a
pedestrian near the truck. There are different solutions on the market:

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Pedestrian Alert System PAS [56]

Manufacturers' worldwide ranking

Every year Modern Materials publishes a Top 20 Global Ranking of Forklift Manufacturers by sales in dollars.[57] A modified copy of the
report is below in a sortable table.

2013 2014 World

Rank Company Name North American Brands Country
Rank Revenue Headquarters
1 Toyota Industries 1 $7,712,000,000 Toyota, BT, Raymond Aichi Japan
VOLTAS, Linde, STILL, OM,
2 KION Group 2 $5,314,000,000 Wiesbaden Germany
Baoli
3 Jungheinrich Lift Truck Corp. 3 $3,033,000,000 Jungheinrich Hamburg Germany
4 Hyster-Yale Material Handling 4 $2,767,000,000 Hyster, Yale Cleveland, Ohio USA
New Bremen,
5 Crown Equipment Corporation 5 $2,500,000,000 Crown, Hamech USA
Ohio
Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift
6 6 $2,159,000,000 Mitsubishi, CAT Sagamihara Japan
America Inc.
Nissan, Barrett, Atlet, TCM,
UniCarriers Americas Corporation
7 7 $1,533,000,000 UniCarriers Tokyo Japan
(http://www.unicarriersamericas.com/)
(http://www.unicarriers.co.jp/en/)
8 Anhui Forklift Group 8 $1,123,000,000 Heli Hefei, Anhui China
Zhejiang Hangcha Engineering
9 9 $971,000,000 HC Hangzhou China
Machinery Co.
10 Komatsu Utility Co. 10 $900,000,000 Komatsu, Tusk Tokyo Japan
South
11 Clark Material Handling Company 11 $741,000,000 Clark Seoul
Korea
South
12 Doosan Infracore 12 $683,000,000 Doosan Seoul
Korea
South
13 Hyundai Heavy Industries 13 $477,000,000 Hyundai Ulsan
Korea
14 Lonking Forklift Company, Ltd 14 $190,000,000 Lonking Shanghai China
14 Combilift 16 $190,000,000 Combilift Monaghan Ireland
16 Tailift 15 $181,000,000 Tailift, Worldlift Taichung Taiwan
17 Hubtex 17 $108,000,000 Hubtex Fulda Germany
18 Hytsu 18 $82,000,000 Hytsu Shanghai China
19 Godrej & Boyce Manufacturing 19 $76,000,000 Not available in N.A. Mumbai India
20 Paletrans Equipment 20 $69,000,000 Paletrans Cravinhos Brazil

See also
Electrocar
Forklift Driver Klaus The First Day on the Job
Hydrogen vehicle
Non-road engine
Pallet
Pallet jack
Slip sheet

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