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Walk behind forklifts are often considered to be the work horse in the warehouse industry. Forklifts have more power than pallet jacks, therefore they are capable of performing greater tasks in less amount of time. When choosing walk behind forklifts it is important to determine what type of power source the forklift will use. Forklifts are available with a number of different power sources, ranging from gasoline to battery powered lifts. However, many businesses prefer to use rechargeable, battery operated forklifts due to the fact that gasoline and other fuel based forklifts can pose a health threat to the air quality. The OSHA has instituted a number of different restrictions and regulations for companies that choose to use fuel powered walk behind forklifts and other equipment.

While pallet jacks are used to lift pallets, forklifts are trucks that have the ability to have many different attachments, enabling it to accomplish a variety of different tasks. Forklifts may either be standing or walkies or the operator may sit and ride in the cab. However, whether operating walk behind forklifts or riding models safety is always the most important issue of concern. The best way to ensure that operators as well as other employees are safe is to provide training and certification for proper use and handling of forklifts.

When compared to pallet jacks, forklifts are much larger. Yet, both pallet jacks and forklifts are capable of the same amount of damage if used incorrectly. Forklifts are capable of reaching extended speeds, much greater than those of pallet jacks, and if used improperly, can result in accidents. Often it isn’t the operator who suffers the greatest injury, but those who come in contact with walk behind forklifts or riding forklifts head on. To prevent workplace accidents, operators must be properly trained, tested, and certified in proper use and handling of both walk behind forklifts and riding models.