jo-el-eo Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 Hey all, We're looking at forklifts for our facility, and wondering what forklift rating we need to be safe. There are apparently 11 classifications: https://sbms.bnl.gov/sbmsearch/subjarea/193/193_exh2.cfm It looks like EX is the explosion-proof variety. But is that necessary? Could we get away with an EE, or even a propane powered LPS? What are you using? Thanks, Joel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kristian Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 If you have enough ethanol in the air at your distillery to reach its LEL you have other worries and probably shouldn't be running the forklift. We use an electric forklift with no explosion proof rating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jo-el-eo Posted December 15, 2012 Author Share Posted December 15, 2012 Gotcha - thanks. Is anyone running a propane forklift? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohninWV Posted December 15, 2012 Share Posted December 15, 2012 We run propane. On very busy days, it's good to have. Otherwise, I'd prefer an electric forklift. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeelingWhiskeyCo Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 They are not cheap but we have several EX rated forklifts. I don't like them and they are always in need of repair. But we got them for two big issues. First and most important is safety and insurance. Second is the value of the stock. I don't know how the company would recover if we had a death and fire in the warehouse. Can you get away with a non-EX forklift? Yes you can. I have witnessed drivers in an EX-forklift smoking a cig as he drove into the warehouse. But that was a violation of the safety rules. So for my money I would go EX. They are a pain in the ass and I don't like them, but they are a safe pain in the ass and our insurance company likes them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jo-el-eo Posted December 18, 2012 Author Share Posted December 18, 2012 Thanks Teeling - very helpful thoughts. That's the same kind of "better safe than sorry" attitude I have - but don't want to waste money on it if it's not a real concern... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael001 Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 Hi Use safety signs, traffic control signs at intersections, aisle markers, and forklift procedure labels with pre-made signs, custom labels, or a combination of the two. Nearby workers should watch for unsecured or imbalanced loads, listen for horns, keep away from areas where pedestrians may not be allowed, and be able to make eye contact with any forklift driver in the area. Use steering wheel covers and padlocks when necessary. LO/TO equipment prevents forklifts from inadvertently starting up during service or maintenance. I am sharing with you useful source : https://www.graphicproducts.com/articles/five-essential-forklift-safety-tips/ www.firstaccessinc.com/services/forklift-rental-nj/ You can also search for Forklift Certification, where you can get safety training tips. Stay safe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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