In 2017 alone, over 5,000 workers had a fatal accident or injury while on the job.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) aims to reduce that number of accidents.

Ensuring that operators have a forklift license should be the first priority of any employer. If you're operating a forklift, you should know what to expect in terms of training, evaluation, and refresher courses.

Did you know that the average forklift weighs three times as much as a normal car? Given their weight alone, it is easy to realize how much damage they can do during an accident.

Add in the additional weight of the load forklift's carry (and that those loads can be unstable!) and it can easily be a recipe for disaster if the operator does not follow proper forklift operating rules.  

Read on to find out what rules every forklift operator should be following.

For companies across the Carolinas, keeping your machinery in top condition during the summer months can feel like a challenge. You’re battling against hot days, humid conditions, and the intense sun.

If you’re wondering how to care for your forklift, we’ve put together a few simple tips to help you keep your forklifts running well no matter what the weather brings.