Forklift Fork Length Requirements

6000 11 000 lbs capacity lifts will be class 3.

Forklift fork length requirements. Level the forks before inserting them into the pallet. The class is a combination of the class of the truck and the fork drop see below for full description. 29 cfr 1910 178 o 5 slide the forks into the pallet until they are fully under the load. For example 120 x 50 x 2400 3b.

11 500 17 500 lbs capacity forklifts will be class 4. Positioning lock not in working order. Fork marking not legible. Ansi forklift fork requirements from asme ansi b56.

3000 lbs capacity 4 wheel sitdown forklift aisle requirements. If a load exceeds the maximum allowed load center longer forks should be used instead of forklift extensions. The forks must be placed under the load as far as possible. Additionally it is important to remember that forklift extensions are designed for light loads.

A capacity forklift will lift that much weight up to 48 inch forks with a 24 inch load center but going out to 60 inches with a 30 inch load center for example drops the capacity to 4 000 pounds. Dimensions of forklift forks are normally given as width w x thickness t x length l in combination with the class. Osha forklift training requirements. Operator assessment and demonstration.

Fork blade or shank wear. Difference in height of fork tips. Do not operate the forklift if the forks show any of the defects listed above. Before an employee can operate a forklift or other pit in the workplace the employer must evaluate the forklift operator s performance and determine if the employee can operate the forklift appropriately.

1d 1993 6 2 8 inspection and repair of forks in service on fork lift trucks a forks in use shall be inspected at intervals of not more than 12 months for single shift operations or whenever any defect or permanent deformation is detected. 78 load length. Will have class 2 forks. Forklift forks also known as tines or blades are used to lift and carry loads.

Fork angle from blade to shank is not straight. Add 6 for rack to rack dimensions. Typically any forklift from 1500 5500 lbs. They are an integral part of the forklift and ensuring you are using the correct ones and that they are in good condition is essential to both the safety of personnel but also the forklift and the load.

Add 6 for rack to rack dimensions. The forks should be at least two thirds the length of the load. Requirements and recommended practices. 80 load length.

The length of a forklift extension should not exceed 1 5 times the length of the fork. You need an aisle of 78 48 6 12 144.