The SWL is stated on the nameplate and sometimes gives the appropriate SWL at other distances from the face of the carriage.

Transcription

1 Fork Lift Trucks 1

2 The Parts 2

3 The SWL. The SWL is stated on the nameplate and sometimes gives the appropriate SWL at other distances from the face of the carriage. 3

4 The Nameplate. 4

5 The SWL. The capacity (SWL) of a fork truck is always stated as a weight, the centre of gravity of which is 24 inches (610mm in front of the carriage face 24 5

6 The SWL. D is the distance between the centre of the drive axle and the face of the forks. 24 D 6

7 The SWL. W/B is the distance between the centre of each wheel. 24 D W/B 7

8 The SWL. SWL = Rear Axle Mass (RAM) X Wheelbase (WB) X 60 D + 24 (inches) X D W/B 8

9 The SWL. SWL = Rear Axle Mass (RAM) X Wheelbase (WB) X 60 D + 24 (inches) X D W/B 9

10 The C of G or stability triangle. 10

11 The SWL. 11

12 The forklift. The forklift has two different modes of operation. It lifts and it transports. IT NEVER, EVER, DOES THE TWO FUNCTIONS SIMULTANEOUSLY. 12

13 The forklift. When the forks are being lowered or raised, or being tilted backwards or forwards, the vehicle MUST be; STATIONARY AND WITH THE HANDBRAKE APPLIED. 13

14 The forklift. When moving the vehicle with or without a load the forks shall be lowered to approx 6 inches (150mm) from the floor and the mast tilted fully back. 14

15 Forklift safety. Fork trucks are dangerous when not operated correctly. There are five basic rules for preventing accidents: 15

16 Forklift safety. 1. Know how the fork truck works. 2. Understand your load. 3. Drive on a planned route. 4. Load and unload safely. 5. Follow the manufactures safety rules. 16

17 Forklift safety. Overturning poses the most danger to forklift operators in the workplace. It is a leading cause of deaths involving forklifts, accounting for one in six deaths. 17

18 Forklift safety. When an operator jumps or is thrown from an overturning forklift, more often than not they end up trapped under the overturned forklift and a fatality occurs. (Stay within the cage). 18

19 Forklift safety. A major cause of forklift tip over is when the truck s forks are elevated with no load. This is made worse if the mast is tilted back, contributing to a large proportion of forklift fatalities. 19

20 Forklift safety. To put it simply, fork trucks overturn as a result of. 1. Travelling to fast. 2. Turning sharply. 3. Travelling on an incline or across uneven ground. 4. Travelling with raised loads. 20

21 Forklift safety. 5. Carrying a load forward down a slope. 6. Carrying an uneven un balanced load. 7. Forks raised with no load. 21

22 Forklift Maintenance. 1. Check tyre pressures. 2. Check for Water and oil leaks. 3. Check all gauges work. 4. Check the fire extinguisher. 5. Check for cracks at the heel of the forks. 6. Check for bent forks. 22

23 Reach Trucks. C of G or Stability Triangle lies somewhere between the front wheels and the centre of the rear axle. 23

24 Reach Trucks. Reach trucks can move loads of material smoothly in areas too tight for traditional forklifts. Operators must have a good safety attitude and commitment to responsible operation to prevent injuries and property damage. 24

25 Reach Trucks. One of the most important differences between a reach truck and a forklift is its stability characteristics. Reach trucks are designed with a narrow wheel base and have front wheels that extend forward of the mast. 25

26 Reach Trucks. Lifting a load or reaching out with a load will cause the center of gravity to shift forward; traveling sideways on an incline or turning can cause the center of gravity to turn sideways. 26

27 Approx location C of G or Stability Triangle. 27

28 Reach Trucks. When reaching with a load, the load center is extended beyond the front wheels. In this instance, the reach truck becomes a counterbalanced truck, but without the benefit of a large counterweight. 28

29 Reach Trucks. When reaching, the truck depends solely on the weight of the vehicle to counterbalance the weight of the load. This is why a reach truck s rated capacity is significantly reduced when the load is extended away from the truck. 29

30 Reach Trucks. Should the center of gravity of the combined truck and load shift outside the stability triangle, the truck will turn over. You need to understand your truck s capacity, knowing how to read the nameplate information is important. 30

31 Reach Trucks. 1. Carry out pre use inspections. 2. Only do slow careful turns. 3. Keep al body parts in the operators area. 4. Check that the truck is capable of lifting the load. 5. Lift with forks as wide as possible. 31

32 Reach Trucks. 6. Ensure the forks are fully under the load before lifting. 7. Maintain a safe distance between other trucks (3 X lengths). 8. Keep your eye on pedestrians. 32

33 Reach Trucks. 9. Don't give anyone a ride. 10. Don't move with a raised load. 11.When parking lower the forks. 12. Stay alert and in control at all times. 33

34 34

35 35

36 36

37 37