Forklift Safety - 8 Rules - Avoid Accidents & Injuries - Safe Forklift Operation Starts with You!

More than 11% of forklifts in use today will be involved in accidents every year. Most result in less than serious injuries, but more than 35,000 workers will be killed or seriously injured. Forklift accidents are preventable! Accident prevention starts with comprehensive driver training. It continues with constant refreshers and reminders to follow important safety rules. Even experienced drivers can forget the basic safety rules that they should be following. Things like the stability triangle, forklift inspections, seatbelts and other important safety considerations in powered industrial truck operations. In this safety video we cover 8 safety rules that all forklift operators must follow at all times while on a forklift or other powered industrial truck. It is also important that everyone who works around powered industrial trucks become familiar with the safety rules. Pedestrian accidents are the number two cause of fatalities involving forklifts and other powered industrial trucks. Other people who work around these trucks should know the 8 safety rules we cover in this video. New safety videos are made available on a regular basis. Click here to subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/safetyme... Occupational Safety and Health Standards, Powered industrial trucks, 29CFR1910.178 https://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owad... Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI) http://www.bls.gov/iif/oshcfoi1.htm

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Tour the JLG® 800AJ Articulating Boom Lift

The JLG® 800AJ articulating boom lift delivers advanced technology—like SkyGuard® SkyLine™ enhanced control panel protection, an innovative load-sensing system and an upgraded control box—along with impressive specs. Watch this video to see how this machine boosts productivity for equipment operators and your service team. Get the full specs at https://www.jlg.com/en/equipment/engi...

Rick Strand, Vice President Sales

rick@i80forklift.com

Interstate 80 Forklift, Inc.

70 Union Way

Vacaville, CA 95687

Phone: (707) 451-5100

Hear from an Ironworker About Maneuvering Confidently With the Self-Leveling Boom Lift

Hear from Ty, ironworker, as he describes how the JLG® self-leveling boom lift saves valuable time by giving him the confidence to drive at full height. Get on our level: www.selflevelingboom.com

Genie® Micro Scissor Lift Family

Learn about the Genie® Micro Scissor Lift Family

Learn more at: https://www.genielift.com/en/aerial-l...

Meet the JLG® E313: Our First Electric Telehandler

Zero fuel. Zero emissions. Experience a quieter and more efficient work environment in this JLG® electric telehandler. Offering up to 4 hours of continuous operation, the versatile E313 is perfect for urban, residential and municipal projects.

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I-80 In-House Trucking Service

I-80 Forklift In-house trucking service is Open for Service -California compliant and our RGN Cozad  35 ton air-tail trailer will provide fast and efficient loading and unloading.

• We have the ability to transport 59,000 lbs.
• Provide transportation anywhere within California
• Available 7 days a week
• Professional driver who is reliable and experienced
• Pricing: $120.00-$130.00 per hour for RGN load

How to Reduce MEWP-Related Trip & Fall Hazards

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When operating any machine, it’s important to take precautions to reduce the chance of trip and fall hazards. In this JLG® Safety Check video, we give you the rundown on best practices for preventing trips and falls when operating a MEWP. Find more safety tips here: https://www.jlg.com/en/direct-access/...

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Talking Torque on the Genie® GTH™- 844®

GTH-844 74HP OPTION

The popular Genie GTH-844 rough terrain telehandler has a new Tier 4 74-hp engine option, offering full-sized performance at the right-sized price. An engine has a big impact on your machine's overall rental return on investment (ROIC), so we kept things simple and cost-effective with the updates to our Tier 4 GTH-844 machines. By optimizing the drive train, and utilizing the new high-torque 74-hp engine, we can offer you a less complex machine at a lower price point than a 99-hp engine option, saving you money right from the start.

•  Right-side mount engine provides enhanced visibility
• Ergonomic operator’s station features tiltable steering wheel, single-lever joystick control, and new gauge and switch packages.
• Standard Dana Axels
• Standard features include: a Quick-Attach system, low-profile tires, fenders (set of 4), rigging storage compartment, and lift shackle at boom tip
• Proportional frame-leveling chassis — pick up or place loads on up to 10˚ side slopes
• Multi-function proportional joystick control for fast, precise load positioning
• Three selectable steering modes: front-wheel, coordinated and crab steer
• Power-assisted steering
• Turbocharged diesel engine
• 3-speed forward and reverse Powershift transmission
• High-efficiency/variable displacement hydraulic pump
• ROPS/FOPS canopy (ISO compliant)
• High output LED light package options
• Rear Proximity Alarm options

JLG® Tow-Pro® Drive and Set Option: Do It All from the Platform

Watch as an operator uses the new drive and set option on a JLG® towable boom lift to reposition the machine, drive it in the stowed position and set/retract outriggers—all without leaving the platform. Available on the JLG® Tow-Pro T350 and T500J towable lifts.