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Monday, April 23, 2012

Forklifts

Q: Do the fork extensions have to reach to the other side of the load?
A: OSHA states in “1910.178(o)(5) A load engaging means shall be placed under the load AS FAR AS POSSIBLE; the mast shall be carefully tilted backward to stabilize the load.” 
Also keep in mind that you do not exceed the forklifts manufactures load capacity.