CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 History A forklift (also called a lift truck‚ a high/low‚ a stacker-truck‚ trailer loader‚ side loader or a fork hoist) is a powered industrial truck used to lift and transport materials. The modern forklift was developed in the 1920s by various companies including the transmission manufacturing company Clark and the hoist company Yale & Towne Manufacturing. The forklift has since become an indispensable piece of equipment in manufacturing and warehousing operations
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OHS Checklist - Forklift Safety Checklist This form is to be used to identify any areas of potential risk (hazards) associated with the use of Forklifts. If hazards are identified these are to be recorded on the OHS Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment Control Form and corrective actions identified and implemented to control risks associated with the use of Forklifts within Swinburne University. Workplace name Division Management Unit Location Forklift identification (make
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In the case of Muller Vs Oregon (1908)‚ the Supreme Court ruled that Oregon was protecting women from working more than eight hours (protectionism). However‚ in the current times we live in some people would have seen as a case of discrimination at work since men would work more hours thus earning more than women. The reason I chose the topic was because I have known people who have been discriminated while at work‚ based on their ethnicity or nation of origin. Even though the Equal Employment Opportunity
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Scott v. Harris‚ 550 U.S. 372 (2007) March 15‚ 2011 Abstract This essay will be about the consequences of the Scott vs. Harris case on law enforcement in regards to police pursuits. The essay will first briefly describe the circumstances that led to the court case and the final ruling. I will then explain what implementations and policies Chief Executive Officers in police departments may have to execute when law enforcement officers are involved in a high speed pursuit.
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Forklift Safety 1 Forklift Safety Many industries and operations (manufacturing‚ agricultural and warehousing) use powered industrial trucks (including forklift trucks or lift trucks) routinely in the workplace. Forklift trucks are used to move‚ raise or lower objects that are stored in containers or on pallets to other areas of the workplace. Their use helps to improve workplace productivity and reduces the need for excessive manual handling of goods and objects by employees. However‚ according
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Is a Forklift a Safe Substitute for an Aerial Platform? - By Rory S. McLaren - Director Regulatory groups and manufacturers have developed‚ what they refer to as‚ “safe” methods for lifting personnel with a forklift (ref. OSHA 1926.602) – or if you will‚ “licensing” forklift owners and operators to use their forklifts as “crossover” vehicles‚ i.e. in addition to transporting cargo‚ they can be used as “aerial platforms.” These committees did however; make a few stipulations‚ some of which are
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approximately 85 deaths and 35‚000 serious injuries caused by forklifts each year. The specialists at J & R Hi-Lift And Truck Services in Pearl City‚ HI‚ understand that forklift service and repair isn’t a job to be taken lightly‚ which is why they all receive stringent safety training. The fact is‚ you shouldn’t trust any mechanic or repairman with the repair of your fleet of forklifts. If they’re inexperienced and not certified in forklift repair‚ you could be endangering their lives and jeopardizing
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DOI: 09/09/2016. Patient is a 36-year-old male material handler/forklift driver who sustained injury when he collided with another forklift. X-ray of the lumbar spine dated 09/09/16 showed decreased disc space involving L5-S1‚ which might be representing degenerative changes. Based on the medical report dated 10/14/16‚ the patient states he is currently not having any improvement. He states he still continues to have lower back pain and right L5 radiculitis ending into the right lateral calf. He
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DOI: 7/27/2007. Patient is a 57-year-old male forklift driver who sustained a right knee injury when his right foot got caught and twisted while getting off a forklift. Per medical report dated 5/24/2016‚ patient complained of 9/10 pain in the knees‚ but he says‚ with use of the Norco‚ it dropped down to a 6/10 and he was able to stay active. The patient was able to walk around for longer distances and weight-bear for longer periods of time with the medications than without the medications. He said
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Examples are given of interventions derived from analysis of incidents and from task analysis. 1. The Need for Human Factors in Maintenance: A sound aircraft inspection and maintenance system is important in order to provide the public with a continuing safe‚ reliable air transportation system (FAA‚ 1993). This system is a complex one with many interrelated human and machine components. Its linchpin‚ however‚ is the human. While research and development related to human factors in aviation has typically
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