Forklift

Alternative term: industrial truck with driver's seat

Definition:

A forklift is a motorized industrial truck that is used to lift, transport and stack loads over short distances. It is typically used in warehouses, manufacturing facilities, ports, and logistics centers.
Forklifts can be electric, diesel or gas powered and are equipped with lift masts, forks or special attachments to move various load units such as pallets, mesh boxes or barrels.

Safety and competency certificates
Drivers may only operate forklifts with valid forklift driver training (forklift license) and instruction. Due to the high risk of accidents, strict safety and line of sight rules as well as PPE requirements apply in many industrial sectors.

Areas of application & configurations
There are various types of forklifts, such as front forklifts, wheeled trucks, all-terrain forklifts and electric high-lift trucks, which are selected depending on the operating environment and load profile.

_{Sources/further links:
DGUV Information 208-004 — Industrial trucks: DGUV publications}

_{EU Machinery Regulation (Safety Requirements): EUR-Lex - 02006L0042-20091215 - EN - EUR-Lex}

Challenges when using forklifts:

Risk due to untrained operation & unclear operating rules
Lack of training, inadequate instruction or lack of knowledge of location rules leads to accidents, personal injury and property damage — particularly in chemical and industrial sectors.
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_{DGUV Accident Statistics & Prevention of Industrial Trucks: DGUV publications}

Unclear access and PPE requirements at industrial sites
Drivers often do not know whether they can operate a truck themselves, which PPE is required or which internal traffic regulations apply.
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_{ECTA Safety Guidelines/On-Site Transport Safety: Guidelines | ECTA - European Chemical Transport Association}

Loady's solution:

Clear, location-specific information on forklift operation & PPE obligations
Loady provides location-specific and process-related safety requirements, such as whether forklifts may be operated by the driver himself or only local personnel are approved — including PPE and conduct instructions.

Multilingual & visual instructional content
Drivers can use QR codes or links to access location-specific requirements, such as routes, parking areas, restricted zones or forklift-specific safety rules.