FLTs - ADAPTING TO INCREASED SAFETY REQUIREMENTS.

As the role of the forklift truck (FLT) has expanded to fill cargo handling duties involving loads ranging from less than 1 tonne to over 40 tonnes, so has the need grown for improved safety standards. This article examines what is being done to ensure that the design and operation of FLT's is executed at the correct safety level. It discusses various procedures being employed to combat accidents, FLT design factors, and FLT operational areas that should be considered in improving safety.