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UniCarriers MX Outdoor Durable Electric Forklifts
UniCarriers MX Series electric forklifts provide the benefits of electric forklifts while maintaining the same productivity as their internal combustion forklift counterparts. The MX Series indoor/outdoor electric forklifts are equipped with powerful 48 Volt and 80 Volt (for higher capacity models) motors, and are sealed to make them perfect for indoor or outdoor usage. Like… Read more
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Tips to Help You Avoid Heat-Related Illnesses This Summer
As summer temperatures rise, so do the risks for heat-related illnesses—especially for workers in the material handling and warehouse industries, where physical exertion and limited airflow are part of the daily routine. Whether employees are loading trucks outdoors, managing logistics in open-air yards, or working in non-climate-controlled warehouses, staying cool isn’t just a matter of… Read more
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Forklift Safety Day 2025, What You Can Do
National Forklift Safety Day (NFSD) 2025 events will be held in Washington, DC on June 9th & 10th, 2024. This event is open to the public and free of charge. Learn more about the event and register to attend. What You Can Do to Recognize Forklift Safety Day Forklift Safety Day is a great opportunity to… Read more
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4 Traits of Safety-Minded Companies
As managers and owners, we want a safe work environment for all of our employees. Unfortunately, all too often it escapes us. Time passes quickly, and initiatives that were once important standards become guidelines or even merely suggestions. How can we ensure that when we put safety measures in place, they will stay in place… Read more
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Inspecting Your Forklift’s Forks
Your forklift’s forks bear the brunt of your loading and unloading operations. Wear and tear, or damage to either component can create a dangerous situation for your employees and anyone working around your fleet. And a 10% wear on your forks can reduce your safe lifting capacity by 20%, making your 5,000lb. forklift, a 4,000lb.… Read more
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Selecting the Right Forklift Tires
It is easy to overlook the humble tire when it comes to maintaining a forklift. Choose the wrong tire, however, and you could end up with a dramatic increase in fleet operating costs or, worse yet, increased safety risks. Choose the right one, and you can realize significant cost-savings, improved safety, and a more efficient… Read more
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