Forklift Roof Impact Protection

Benefiting both safety and productivity while eliminating potential osha fines for blocking the operators view with shrink wrap cardboard or plywood.

Forklift roof impact protection. They include pallet trucks rider operated forklifts fork trucks or lift trucks. Some of the biggest hazards associated with forklift usage aren t necessarily always from the forklifts themselves. Not only by providing a barrier between the forklift and the rack but also providing higher visibility. Flex impact traffic barriers are a form of impact protection specifically designed to protect machines and buildings from collisions with forklifts or other heavy vehicles.

Things like stretch wrap wood and metal should never be used on the top of a forklift to provide a rain guard as they block the view of the operator. Cab covers help shield them from things like falling dust and light debris. The forklift clear cap is a rugged and well designed roof cover for current and late model lift trucks. The following forklift safety tips will help you and those you work with stay safe around forklifts.

Features a unique dome design that diverts rain and small particulates away from the operator. If playback doesn t begin shortly try restarting your device. Sample daily checklists for powered industrial trucks. Forklift overhead guard design.

Prepared by osha and the industrial trucking association ita alliance. These impact protection materials are meant for high speed transport environments or locations where heavy loads are moved or transported such as warehouses construction halls and airports. Made of high impact non yellowing plastic clearcap has you covered rain or shine with clear or tinted roof cover for current and late model lift trucks. In addition to the fop standards class vii rough terrain forklifts with side operator cab locations must meet the roll over protection rop standard.

Keep drivers dry in rainy or wet conditions. It is important to understand overhead guards are not designed to take the impact of a full capacity load dropped from an elevated height. Osha quickcard publication 3949 2019. Forklift operators will be less likely to rush their work unsafely in an attempt to beat bad weather.

Engineered forklift roofs a unique dome design diverts rain small particulates away from the operator. The domed roof formed channels and gutters divert water dirt dust and debris from falling on drivers. Bollards and impact barriers are also a good way to protect the corners of your racks. Forklift safety tips december 2013 what is a forklift.

Osha notes that this checklist and related graphics were developed in cooperation with the ita as part of the osha ita alliance. A forklift is a powered truck used to carry lift stack or tier materials.