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2007 Yale ERC050GH

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2010 Hyster S80FT-G 

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Yale GLP070VX-4 

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2009 Hyster S50FT-Q

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2007 Hyster S155XL2-5

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2007 Hyster H100FT-4

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Safety is a top priority when working with heavy and powerful machinery. Despite well-defined rules in place to protect workers, many potentially fatal injuries are sustained each year. Accidents result in more than just injuries to the person; they hurt a business at every level.

Most accidents can be avoided if proper attention, training, and safety precautions are followed.

It is the responsibility of all forklift drivers to make safety their first priority! Test your forklift safety knowledge with the quiz below, and refresh your training frequently to BE SAFE IN THE MOMENT!

MH Equipment offers specialized and comprehensive forklift training classes. CLICK HERE for more information!

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 who has the boss’s permission

2. How often should forklifts be inspected for safety?

a. Before each new shift
b. Once a week
c. Once a month
d. When there seems to be a mechanical problem

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

a. Quickly leap 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. Yell “Fore!”

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 their 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. On a navigational device

6. The truck horn should be used to warn pedestrians and other traffic at:

a. Intersections
b. Blind spots
c. When backing up
d. All of the above

7. Where can you find out the load capacity for your fork lift?

a. On the side of the palates you will be moving
b. On the data plate
c. On the fruit plate
d. In the warehouse foreman’s files

8. How can you personally take care not to be hurt in the fork truck you are operating?

a. Take a reasonable amount of time to complete a task, avoid being rushed.
b. Take breaks to prevent fatigue
c. Wear appropriate clothing and safety gear
d. All of the above

9. The center of gravity within a lift truck can be moved by:

a. Traveling with an elevated load
b. Trying to turn the lift truck while it is moving too fast
c. Operating the lift truck on a hill or incline
d. All of the above

10. Which of the following can cause a lift truck to become unstable and possibly tip over?

a. Driving fast
b. Driving while lifting and lowering the forks.
c. Turning at high speed.
d. Overloading
e. All of the Above

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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

All of the above. The truck horn should be used to warn pedestrians and other traffic at intersections, blind spots and when backing up.

7. B

On the data plate.

8. D

All of the above.

9. C

All of the above. It is important to pay attention to all factors that can change the center of gravity to prevent tipping, loss of inventory and to avoid injury.

10. D

All of the above can cause a forklift to become unstable.

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2007 Hyster H155XL2-C

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2007 Hyster H80FT-4

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GREENVILLE, N.C. (July 1, 2013)

Hyster Company has supplied one of its Hyster® J35XN lift trucks to the duck-men of Duck Commander, makers of world-famous duck calls.

The Duck Commander business experienced significant growth in 2012 as a result of their popular television show, and needed to make significant operational improvements. They asked the local Hyster® Dealer, Deep South Equipment, to help them make their facility more productive. Deep South Equipment installed racking in the warehouse, and recommended the electric Hyster J35XN lift truck for its tight turning radius, its low cost of operation and its durability.

“There is no doubt that Willie, Phil and the other duck-men are tough guys,” said John Parsons, president/owner of Deep South Equipment. “That’s why it makes sense that Duck Commander chose a tough Hyster forklift to help move their business forward.”

“At Duck Commander, we love our Hyster forklift that we got from Deep South Equipment,” said Willie Robertson. “When running my family business here at Duck Commander, I don’t always get a choice of employees because it’s family. However, I do get to choose the equipment we have, and the Hyster forklift is efficient and easy to drive. This ease gives my guys maximum productivity and that is what I am looking for. It’s versatile and so easy to run that even Jase and Godwin can run the thing.”

About Hyster Company

Based in Greenville, N.C., Hyster Company (www.hyster.com) is a leading worldwide lift truck designer and manufacturer. Hyster Company offers 130 models configured for gasoline, LPG, diesel and electric power, with the widest capacity range in the industry — from 2,000 to 115,000 lbs. Supported by one of the industry’s largest and most experienced dealer networks, Hyster Company builds tough, durable lift trucks that deliver high productivity, low total cost of ownership, easy serviceability and advanced ergonomic features; accompanied by outstanding parts, service and training support.

Hyster Company is part of NACCO Materials Handling Group, Inc. (NMHG), a wholly owned subsidiary of Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc. (NYSE:HY). Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc., headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, and its subsidiaries employ approximately 5,300 people worldwide. Hyster and are registered trademarks of Hyster Company.

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Contact MH Equipment for all of your Material Handling Equipment needs!

At MH Equipment, we believe that People Matter! It is our vision to be regarded as an employer of choice, a trustworthy partner, and an ethical market leader in our communities by providing our customers innovative solutions and unparalleled value.

As such, we are committed to providing solutions that will help you shift the focus from your material handling requirements back to your business. MH Equipment offers a vast selection of comprehensive solutions to fit your individual material handling needs…from simple routine maintenance to all-inclusive fleet management programs, our team stands ready to provide unparalleled value and service!

We understand that you have a choice when purchasing material handling equipment and services and it’s our great pleasure to be included in that decision!

Please contact us if you have any questions and remember, at MH Equipment… People Matter!

On June 22, 2013, Dahlhauser Machine Shop in West Bend, Iowa, a long-time Hyster user, decided to close out an era and hold an auction to clear out over 73 years’ worth of machinery and tools so that the owner, Max Dahlhauser, could retire.

Opened in 1940 by Henry Dahlhauser, the machine shop started as gas station/repair shop and then over the years grew into a full-fledged machine shop fixing anything from lawnmowers to combines.

As you can see from the pictures below, the auction was a huge success, with over 200 buyers in attendance. To help load auction purchases for buyers, the machine shop was able to get a helping hand from two Hyster Pneumatic forklifts.

Now that the era of Dahlhauser Machine Shop has come to a close, owner Max Dahlhauser says, “I’m looking forward to spending some time at the race track!”

Good luck Max, with your new endeavors, and thank you for being a Hyster customer!

PITTSBURGH (May 7, 2013) – Hyster Company unveiled its new H360-36/48HD lift truck series at this week’s 2013 AISTech 2013 Exposition. The new series is designed to meet the most demanding applications, such as pipe handling, general and crated cargo, break bulk, lumber, steel and concrete.

The Hyster® H360-36/48HD series features durable components built around a well-integrated powertrain, an all-new heavy duty front end and excellent all-around visibility. The truck is engineered for easy service while offering up to 20 percent lower fuel consumption than found in leading competitive products. Two models are available. The Hyster®H360-36HD delivers 36,000 lbs. of lifting capacity at a 36-inch load center and the Hyster® H360-48HD provides 36,000 lbs. of lifting capacity at a 48-inch load center.

Hyster has teamed with Cummins to deliver a well-integrated powertrain solution optimized to deliver maximum productivity, excellent fuel consumptions, low emissions and a long service life. The Cummins QSB 6.7L 6 Cylinder Diesel engine delivers 164 horsepower and 540 foot pounds of torque. This engine solution features cooled EGR technology and a Variable Geometry Turbocharger (VGT) in an EPA Tier 4i-compliant package that does not require the use of a DPF or DEF (urea), saving time and money. Innovative heavy-duty and economy performance modes offer excellent fuel economy while maximizing productivity.

The H360-36/48 series comes equipped with Hyster’s On-Demand load-sensing hydraulic system with Variable Displacement Pump Technology. This innovative hydraulic system delivers hydraulic flow only when needed to lift a load. In conventional fixed displacement systems, oil is pumped whether hydraulic load demands increase or not. The Hyster On-Demand system introduces an efficient way to meet the truck’s hydraulic load demands, saving fuel and producing less heat. Also, oil and filters last longer, as do hoses and seals due to the lower temperatures.

About Hyster Company

Based in Greenville, N.C., Hyster Company (www.hyster.com) is a leading worldwide lift truck designer and manufacturer. Hyster Company offers 130 models configured for gasoline, LPG, diesel and electric power, with the widest capacity range in the industry — from 2,000 to 115,000 lbs. Supported by one of the industry’s largest and most experienced dealer networks, Hyster Company builds tough, durable lift trucks that deliver high productivity, low total cost of ownership, easy serviceability and advanced ergonomic features; accompanied by outstanding parts, service and training support.

Hyster Company is part of NACCO Materials Handling Group, Inc. (NMHG), a wholly owned subsidiary of Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc. (NYSE:HY). Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc. and its subsidiaries, headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, employ approximately 5,300 people worldwide.

About MH Equipment

At MH Equipment, we believe that People Matter! It is our vision to be regarded as an employer of choice, a trustworthy partner, and an ethical market leader in our communities by providing our customers innovative solutions and unparalleled value.

As such, we are committed to providing solutions that will help you shift the focus from your material handling requirements back to your business. MH Equipment offers a vast selection of comprehensive solutions to fit your individual material handling needs…from simple routine maintenance to all-inclusive fleet management programs, our team stands ready to provide unparalleled value and service!

We understand that you have a choice when purchasing material handling equipment and services and it’s our great pleasure to be included in that decision!

Please contact us if you have any questions and remember, at MH Equipment… People Matter!

2008 Hyster H60FT-C-LPS

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2005 Hyster H155XL2-5

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