When it comes to lift truck maintenance, operation, and repair, safety is key. Workers have been seriously injured and even killed by the failure to properly operate and maintain industrial equipment. Workplace accidents can be expensive, with long-lasting ramifications. Here are just some of the general safety and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) compliance procedures that workplaces must implement for lift trucks and related vehicles, and why these procedures are important.

More than 4,700 attendees from around the world gathered at the annual Breakbulk Americas 2018 trade show and exposition held this fall at the George R. Brown Convention Center in downtown Houston. The exhibitors and sponsors included executives from leading specialized ocean carriers, freight forwarders, ports/terminals, logistics providers, road, rail, barge and air transportation, export packers, and equipment companies. 

When it comes to selecting a type of forklift for your business, you have many options. One of the most basic, however, is a choice between electric forklifts (powered by batteries) and internal combustion forklifts (powered by fuel). While each type has its advantages, there are a few times that an electric model is the best choice. Here are three of those times.