unstable soil. Earth material that, because of its nature or the influence of related conditions, cannot be depended upon to remain in place without extra support, such as would be furnished by a system of shoring.
There are many areas to focus on when performing forklift maintenance. The gas engine or electric motor, the hydraulic system and the tires are frequently involved in specialized forklift maintenance programs. In many locations, it is required that all forklift maintenance and repair be completed by a trained and certified mechanic, such as those certified with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration or OSHA in the United States.
A forklift is a powered truck used to carry, lift, stack or. tier materials. They include pallet trucks, rider. operated forklifts, fork trucks, or lift trucks. They can be powered by electric battery or. combustion engines. Forklifts are subject to statutory examination by a. competent person once every 12 months in. accordance with S.I. 299 of 2007 (Safety, Health and.