What are the risks when operating a rough terrain forklift?
2026-08-31 19:16:20 · 51 views
In rough terrain forklift handling operations, phenomena such as overloading, unstable and swaying loads during loading and unloading, and goods accidentally falling and injuring people often occur. Possible causes include: during operation, the rough terrain forklift lifts the load too quickly, or the speed during transfer exceeds regulations, and sudden braking or avoidance in response to a situation causes the goods on the vehicle to fall; it may also be that the goods are not tightly secured to the vehicle body as required, or the loaded goods do not match the fork arm device, causing the goods to fall from the fork frame.
To address this risk, the following key points can be used to solve or minimize it: operating the rough terrain forklift should strive to be smooth, before transporting and driving, stack the goods neatly and secure them tightly to the fork frame, avoid sudden braking and sharp turns while driving, promptly level uneven driving surfaces, and at the same time operate according to relevant regulatory procedures, and must not load or unload goods beyond the load limit.
When the load on the fork frame is too heavy, it will cause the rear of the vehicle to lift. If at this time a person is allowed to stand at one end of the rough terrain forklift and use body weight as counterbalance, then when lifting the goods, the rear of the vehicle will suddenly tip up, causing the person to fall and be injured. The cause of this accident may be overloading the rough terrain forklift, or a lack of protective measures at the position where the person stands.
Regarding the safe use of rough terrain forklifts, operators should carefully check before operation whether components such as the seat belt, horn, lights, and reversing alarm are normal, pay attention to the forklift's operating speed, and check changes in vehicle stability. Operators should fasten their seat belts, follow relevant standards before each operation, and at the same time correctly select and install tires, and choose suitable inner tubes according to tire specifications.