It is the responsibility of all forklift drivers to make safety their first priority! Test your forklift safety knowledge with the quiz below.  As always – BE SAFE IN THE MOMENT!

1. Who can operate a forklift?

a. Anyone
b. Anyone over the age of 18
c. Anyone over the age of 18 who is certified and trained
d. Anyone the boss gives permission to

2. How often should forklifts be inspected for safety?

a. Before every shift
b. Once a week
c. Once a month
d. Only if there seems to be a mechanical problem

3. What should a driver do if the forklift is going to tip over?

a. Quickly jump out of forklift
b. Remain seated with seat belt on, and hang onto the steering wheel
c. Remove seat belt but stay in the forklift
d. Scream

4. What are the most common forklift injuries?

a. Forklift overturns
b. Workers stuck, crushed or pinned by a forklift
c. Falls from a forklift
d. All of the above

5. Where should the forklift driver focus his eyesight when operating a forklift?

a. Straight ahead
b. He or she should constantly change directions to take in surroundings
c. In the direction the forklift is moving
d. Anyway but behind

6. Where should forklift riders sit/stand?

a. Sharing the driver’s seat
b. On the fork
c. Holding onto the side
d. Riders are only permitted if the forklift has a passenger seat

Answers:

1. C. Only drivers who are trained should operate forklifts. According to OSHA, “It is a violation of Federal law for anyone UNDER 18 years of age to operate a forklift or for anyone OVER 18 years of age who is not properly trained and certified to do so.”

2. A. Forklifts should be checked before every shift to ensure they are in proper working order and that all safety measures are in place. An operator should never operate a forklift if they find any safety issues.

3. B. A driver should NEVER remove his seat belt or jump out. The safest thing to do in the event of a tip over is to remain seated with your seat belt on with a tight grip on the steering wheel. The driver should lean forward and toward the opposite side of the tip over. Feet should be braced on the floor. Jumping out of the forklift can be fatal. The vehicle’s frame will offer protection to the driver who remains inside.

4. B. According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, these are the most common fatal injuries. From 1980 to 1994, forklift related incidents caused the deaths of 1,021 workers in the United States.

5. C. A forklift operator should always look in the direction the machine is heading. When making a turn, the driver must stop the vehicle completely and look both ways to make sure everything is clear and no individuals are in the way before moving.

6. D. Forklifts that have passenger seats are the only vehicles that should have passengers. Passengers must wear safety belts. Allowing people to ride on the forklift without passenger seats is very dangerous.

How did you do? Even one wrong answer can lead to dangerous and possible fatal accidents. Forklift operators need to make safety their number one priority. At MH Equipment we offer forklift safety training classes for operators to comply with OSHA regulations. We have certified forklift safety trainers on staff. Contact MH Equipment at (888) 564-2191 to set up a forklift safety training course for your facility.

What’s more, with its maximum visibility, precise mast positioning, smooth control actuation and low-effort steering, everything about this truck makes it easy to operate. Every part is designed for strength, dependability and long wear, so it’s on the job more — exactly where you want your truck and your operator to be.

• Spacious operator compartment
• Seat-side hydraulics
• Hydrostatic power steering
• Open step
• High visibility mast and overhead guard
• Power shift transmission
• GM Vortex engine
• Cool running
• Unitized welded frame design
• Designed for attachment applications
• Power assist brakes
• High air intake
• Service access

This piece of equipment is located in our Omaha, NE  branch. Visit our Used Equipment website for more information.

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When it comes to optimizing and managing your fleet assets, the more information you have the better. And the better the information, the more effectively and efficiently you can improve your facility’s operating environment. Therefore, with optimal fleet solutions, you can reduce unnecessary capital expenditures.

A fleet management program typically includes reviewing your current material handling fleet to determine current expenses, analyzing those expenses and looking for opportunities for potential cost savings, reviewing recommendations for maintenance and/or replacement of equipment as well as training and financing options, implementing selected recommendations, and finally monitoring and reporting fleet progress to ensure that your fleet remains in optimal condition.

Having a fleet management program in place can help you increase productivity, improve asset utilization, and improve operator safety and accountability, all using intuitive web-based reporting.

This vehicle is a true revolution in the small, off-road, utility truck class.  If a larger cab is what you need the X-Cab Tiger Star really delivers!  This truck has a ton of leg room, additional cargo space behind the seat, and ample cargo space in the bed.

At just over 58 in. wide and 152 in. long this little powerhouse really holds it’s own!

• 1,600 lbs cargo capacity
• 2,500 tow capacity
• 36 horsepower computer-controlled engine
• Mechanical ABS brakes
• Electronic fuel injection system
• Only 135 hours on the meter!

GREENVILLE, N.C. (April 11, 2012) –

Hyster Company recently honored its top-performing dealers with its prestigious Dealer of Distinction award. The 2011 award-winning celebration, held on Kiawah Island, S.C., marked the 18th year that Hyster has honored its dealers for their industry-leading level of performance in all areas of the materials handling business. “Hyster Company’s Dealer of Distinction Awards Program recognizes dealers with focused leadership who have driven their companies to the highest level of performance in all areas of the business,” said Jonathan Dawley, president of Hyster Distribution. “The dealers that make this commitment to strive for distinction elevate their organization to this elite level.”To become a Dealer of Distinction, dealers must reach elevated goals in customer satisfaction, dealer performance, general management, truck sales, short-term rental, training, aftermarket sales, and parts and service operations.

Recipients of the 2011 Dealer of Distinction award include:

Arnold Machinery Company – Utah
MH Equipment – Iowa Division
MH Equipment – Kentuckiana
Papé Material Handling, Inc. – Portland
Papé Material Handling, Inc. – Eugene
Papé Material Handling, Inc. – Central Washington
Papé Material Handling, Inc. – Sacramento
Papé Material Handling, Inc. – Spokane
Sellers Equipment, Inc.
Wajax Industries – West
Arnold Machinery’s Colorado Division was named a Dealer of Merit.

About Hyster Company

*Press Release courtesy of Modern Materials Handling

Used Motrec T-210

Power: 24V Electric

Meter: 848 Hours

The Motrec T-210 standup tow tractor is powered by an 8 hp 24 volt motor and can tow a 10,000 lb. load.  It will accept a 24 volt industrial battery and travels at speeds up to 6 mph un-laden.

The T-210 has been designed for applications that require frequent stops.  Large wheels provide a smooth ride and an ergonomically positioned steering wheel contribute to operator comfort.

Well suited for congested industrial settings, the Motrec T-210’s standup operator position makes it convenient to frequently mount and dismount while providing excellent visibility to the operator.

This piece of equipment is located in our Dayton, OH  branch. Visit our Used Equipment website for more information.

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1920

Founded in 1920 by Vasco Mariotti to design and sell industrial trucks, carts, lift-trucks, trailers and packaging material on the Italian market.
 

1973

The company was purchased by the current owners who started to design and manufacture special handling systems able to meet specific needs of some customers.

1976

Production start of pallet trucks, lift trucks, small-capacity counter-weighted lift trucks, counter-balanced fork-lift trucks and electric conveyors.

1985

Due to specific market demands, especially from abroad, the company started to design and produce compact, small capacity counter-balanced forklifts.

1992

FCB range is completed and then capacity goes from 600 to 2000 kg.

1995

Presentation of the first model belonging to new MYCROS range at MOVINT exhibition. This innovative project gradually replaced the previous FCB range.

1996

Presentation of the new MYCROS range to the international market  through CeMAT exhibition (Germany).

1998

Foreign sales overpassed 45% of total business which confirmed quality and reliability of the MYCROS project.

2000

Presentation at CeMAT Fair (Germany) of the smallest model of the range, the MYCROS 4, with which the company aimed to consolidate its leadership in the compact forklift  segment. MYCROS 4 is the world’s smallest operator-on-board forklift, measuring only 990 mm as L2. After 2 years of negotiations and prototypes presentation, the company started to export to the USA.

2001

Foreign sales overpassed 68% of total business, of which 15% on the USA market.

2002

Setting up of a Joint Venture between V. MARIOTTI Srl and some American partners in order to consolidate and boost business on the USA market. Participation at the CeMAT Fair (Germany) and for the first time at an Asian Fair, CeMAT ASIA (China).

2004

Presentation of the new ME range at the MOVINT Fair (Italy) together with MYCROS range, expanding forklift’s offer to 13 models with a capacity going from 400 kg to 1300 kg. Participation at CeMAT ASIA fair (China).

2005

Presentation of the new MYCROS AC range prototype at CeMAT fair (Germany).

2006

New sales agreement with MH DISTRIBUTION and SMITH & GRAMLEY which become exclusive importers of MARIOTTI products for the USA, Canada and Mexico. Participation at MANUTENTION fair (France).

2007

Debut of MYCROS AC, the new range of AC powered forklifts which embodies more than 30 years’ experience in designing compact forklifts featuring a new technical concept and innovative solutions. Participation at the MOVINT Fair (Italy), at SIL (Spain), MSV (Czech Republic) and at the IMHX Fair (UK).

2009

ME range is renewed into ME AC, then AC traction motor as well as new hydrolic lifting system and new rack&pinion steering system are launched.

2011

Birth of new MYCROS 4-6 AC, another completely renewed product. The smallest forklift of its category. All V.MARIOTTI are now AC powered.

 Click HERE for the Mariotti Dealership near you!

• Would you like to have the opportunity to make a greater impact with your customers and your community?
• Are you looking to work for a company that has the resources to satisfy your customers, but still maintains a small company feel?
• Do you want to work for a company that offers you and your family one of the industry’s leading benefits packages?

If you answered ‘Yes’ and are looking for a position where you can grow and develop in an atmosphere where People Matter, Passion Inspires, and Purpose Unites, then MH Equipment is the company for you!
When you join MH Equipment, you’ll be joining one of the leading material handling dealerships in the country and one of the largest in the Midwest. We have 26 locations in 10 states and over 600 hardworking and dedicated employees.
We are always searching for the best talent to join our team! Your hard work and dedication will be rewarded with a competitive salary and benefits package and a positive work environment.

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Employment Opportunities at
MH Equipment!

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If you’d like to see this amazing piece of machinery in person just stop by our facility or contact MH Equipment for more information!