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ajq193  
#1 Posted : 21 July 2022 16:32:24(UTC)
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ajq193

What is the consensus on use of FLT hydraulics whilst the truck is in motion? There is no specific mention of it in ACOP L117, however in an ITSAAR accreditted training course I have seen they teach you to apply handbrake and neutral before use of the forks. Yet I'd be damned if I have ever seen an FLT operator do that in any logistics warehouse I have been in.

What do folks think? And do you have any articles or evidence for or against?
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antbruce001  
#2 Posted : 22 July 2022 06:56:29(UTC)
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antbruce001

Just because you haven't seen anyone in a warehouse do it, doesn't mean they don't need to.

FLTs are unstable by design, to allow them to moverable. Also, they are designed to move with the load lowered. As such, the mimimum amount of movement (at the slowest speeds) should be used with the load in a raised position (or taking out of racking at height) before it is lowered. Once lowered it is then safe(r) to drive the vehicle. 

Changing the height of a load whilst in motion is just bad practice, and as you suggest goes against all recognised training FLT operators. 
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Gerry Knowles  
#3 Posted : 26 July 2022 15:05:15(UTC)
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Gerry Knowles

I am not a great authority on the use of lift trucks, but I do remember when I did a short awarness course on their operation when I was with DuPont, the message was very clear and that was only on action at a time and definately no raising or lifting the load whilst in motion.  It was always follwoed in the factory and those who didn't and got caught we as we used to say at the foremans door.  It does seem a very sensible way to operate!.
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