Forklift overturns are the leading cause of fatalities involving lift trucks.
Overturns are often caused by …
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Navigating dock ramps or inclines.
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Driving on uneven surfaces
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Handling overweight, uneven, or unbalanced loads
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Taking turns too quickly
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Making abrupt mast movement
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Operating with the load elevated
The best way to avoid two of the main causes of overturns is to avoid driving on uneven surfaces or inclines (ie. levelers/ramps). Keep it level and keep your operators safe.
“Then how will I get my forklift between truck height and the ground?”
– Easy! Use a Speed-Lift®
You may think that a dock lift is impractical, or too slow, or doesn’t work with a forklift.
THE TRUTH IS…
IT’S FAST: Only ~10 seconds up/down from truck or dock height. How long does it take a forklift driver to “safely” navigate backwards down a 36’ loading dock ramp?
IT’S SAFE: Unlike loading dock ramps, the Speed-Lift is always level. The forklift operator can raise and lower the Speed-Lift without leaving the safety of their seat. Forward and rear ramps automatically open and close to ensure that the operator cannot drive off the end.
IT’S SMALL (relatively): With a 12.5’ platform (varies), it’s half the length of a standard 36’ ramp.
IT’S MOVABLE: It’s on wheels. Firmly anchored when in use. Simply pull two anchor pins to roll it on a flat surface.
IT’S VERSATILE: Unlike a ramp, you can also safely walk on a Speed-Lift with a loaded pallet jack. If you already have a dock, a Speed-Lift can even enhance its functionality. Speed-Lift capacities range from 6000-25000LB.
DO MORE AT YOUR DOCK
