Top 5 Gym Equipment For Women

When we are talking about particular exercise of women, there are numerous things that we need to consider about the equipment that we have to choose for the particular exercise. In-fact when a woman needs to choose equipment she has to be particular about that equipment that she chooses. There are many complications that she would have in her mind about, what if I choose wrong equipment?
A professional gym instructor can guide very well about each of the equipment, but if you have no time to visit gym then you have to purchase exercise equipment at home.
If you are a woman and you are wondering to have some gym equipment, then you need some of the following equipment must in your home gym.

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Charge Forklit Battery Safely

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Electric forklifts are good choice to move materials and objects inside the warehouse. They are much cleaner and quieter than forklift truck propelled by liquid fluids and emit carbon monoxide. These batteries contain hazards material. During recharging process an operator may exposed to acidic solution and hydrogen gas which is produced during recharging process. Care is required during charging process of electric forklift battery.

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John Higgins Young Forklift Operator Breaks his Back

Working on Forklift can be risky some time. Even if you are expert in forklift handling, you can face accidents by your small mistake.
John Higgins was a boy who survived from a disgusting accident. He was 16 years old and during the work at the recycling plant he faced this situation. Please see and share this video to save other people from such a bad experience. 

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Helpful Road Safety Tips for children

Every parent must need to teach their child about road crossing and safety. This topic is neglected by some parents which causes accidents of children on the road.

If you are a Parent of a young child than you are at the right place this time because I am going to write here few helpful points for every parent that he need to teach his child. 

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Clean Forklift Batteries through Automated Washer

Forklift batteries need proper maintenance and cleaning. If you properly maintain forklift batteries then it can double its life which ultimately reduce company’s cost. Forklift batteries contain acid which leaks and if not washed on time then can accumulate at the terminals and may cause of corrosion. If left unintended then this corrosion can pose serious safety threats to operators of forklift.

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Electric Forklift | Advantages and Disadvantages

There are different kinds of forklift trucks available to buy. Out of them are LPG, Electric, CNG, Diesel and Propane Forklifts are the most common types. Leaving all the types on the side Electric Forklifts are getting popular so fast. However there are certain advantages and disadvantages of every type of Forklift which every driver need to know. Here I am going to share here some advantages and disadvantages of Electric forklifts. By reading them this would be easy for you to decide which truck suits your construction site the best. 

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Steps To Hire a Forklift Trainer

Forklift comes under heavy machinery. It’s a common sense that it must be operated after proper training. According to one research 70-90% forklift related accidents are due to operator's error. So it’s an employer responsibility to give proper training to all operators. They must ensure that all operators are certified. Forklift training not only reduces safety risks but also lowers forklift maintenance cost and increase productivity. Employers are highly responsible to offer good training program to all their operators. So success of good training program depends upon good trainer. Companies should hire good trainer so that he can plan out forklift training program according to needs. Here are few important steps to hire a good forklift trainer.

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Cleaning Forklift Batteries Yourself

Forklift is a part of many business operations. Depending upon its use, broken down of a forklift is a routine issue. It can slow down the function of forklift. That’s why proper maintenance of forklift is very necessary. Cleaning of forklift batteries can increase their life and can save company’s budget.

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10 Most Common Gardening Tools

Gardening is hobby of many people. It not only beautifies the home but also keep soul alive and fresh. There are many tools which are used for digging, pruning, growing and harvesting. There is long list of gardening tools. These vary from region to region and season to season. But few are basic one. These are important to keep at home for your garden maintenance. Here is list of some important tools for gardening and their uses.

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Safety Signs | Meanings & Application

Safety comes first, is very common phrase. So to make workplace safe, employer used different signs. These signs are basically way of communication. Their importance can not be overstressed. Employers are legally obligated to place these safety signs at workplace and must educate their employees about these signs. These are key point in preventing the injuries at workplace. Here I am giving brief over view of important safety signs at workplace. This would help you to understand the meaning of these signs so that you could consider not only your safety but all of those who are working around you.

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15 Designs and Types of Wrenches

The most important thing in equipment kit is Wrench. This works for opening or closing nuts, loosing or combining pipe joints and tap installation, Tyre changing etc.

A professional and non-professional person is required to keep different sizes and types of wrenches for different circumstances. There are many types of wrenches that are the need of your home and your equipment kit.

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Top 20 Heavy Equipment Manufacturers

Heavy equipment is used in many industries like construction, manufacturing etc. It is used in many business operations to do tasks successfully. There are different types of models available in market. You choose according to your needs and requirements. It is necessary to choose good brand of heavy equipment.

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Features Of A Telescopic Handler

Telescopic handler is popular machinery which is used in agriculture, construction, and many other industries. Its function is similar to a forklift but it is more of a crane. It has telescopic boom which can be extended upward and forward. Pallet forks are most important attachment of telescopic handler. While at its basement other attachments can be mounted like lifting hook, bucket, pallet etc.

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Forklift Pollution Effects and Prevention

There is almost 60 percent of places where people uses Forklift Service for handling, Loading and carrying equipment. Electric Forklifts are considered to be expensive and safe for the environment as compared to LPG or Oil. LPG Forklifts can cause the exposure of CO (Carbon Mono oxide) in environment, which causes pollution. Not only this, forklift can also produce too much Noise pollution.  

The effects of this pollution can be minor to major. Some diseases that were observed so far are:

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Walkie-Stackers | Applications and Types

This is also called the Pedestrian Walk behind Stalker.  They can be manual or powered. Usually manual machines are pulled by a person. They are used to pull the luggage where Forklift cannot work. These are usable largely in Warehouses, Storerooms and Shops etc. These kinds of lifters are used to carry light amount of weight and are used indoor mostly due to the low and small wheels structure.
Walkie-Stackers are available in different types for different applications.

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Employee Safety | Lifting Guidance

Many of you are involve in lifting the objects during their work. Lifting the objects can be done manually or through equipment such as lift trucks, forklifts, etc. It also depends upon object size and weight whether you perform task manually or through some tools and equipment. So you have to consider many things while performing this task. It is not necessary only for your safety but for all those who work around you. These tips are helpful for those who do this task of lifting the objects manually as well as through equipment.

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Safety Rules | General Guidance for Employees

Most of you may be working at different places. Workplace safety is one of the important things which should be considered. Safety is not only necessary for you but also any one who is working around you. That’s why there is a need to adopt safety measures so that you not only keep yourself safe but also to others. Management should make proper safety plan for their employees. Every employee must aware of these general rules of safety. Management focus should be on proper implementation of these safety measures. Here I am sharing some general safety rules which can be adopted for any type of workplace.

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Electric Forklift | Maintenance Suggestions

A forklift can be of many types. Some use diesel and gas as a fuel while others are electric forklift. Diesel and gas forklifts are good for outdoor operation while electric forklifts are best suitable for indoor operation. As compared to other types of forklift electric forklifts required less maintenance because these have very less moving parts. But it does not mean that these are maintenance free.

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Selection Of Right Forklift Tires

Each and every part of forklift is necessary to operate it with efficiency and effectively and to make it safe for workplace. Similarly tires are also one of the most important parts of the forklift. No matter how much good quality of forklift you have, if its tires are not of good quality then this would affect its performance. 

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Tips To Reduce Forklift Accidents

As the world economy is growing, machinery usage is also increasing. There are many types of machinery which is being used for different purpose. Forklift is among one of them machinery which is very useful and used in transportation and lifting of heavy loads. You can buy forklift as well as rent it out. There are many companies which are providing forklift service so you can consult with them for better use of forklift and how can you use it properly and safely.

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Short Guide On Forklift Maintenance

You know forklift is used to transport and load heavy objects. It has become vital machinery in many industries especially in manufacturing and construction industry. These have become routine part of the day to day operations of many businesses. Various fuels like petrol, diesel is used in forklift, but electric forklift are more common. Like any other machinery forklift maintenance is necessary to keep its operation smooth which in return increase productivity and ultimately business profits. Here I will share short guideline on maintenance of forklift.

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Medical Standards To Operate Forklift

To operate any vehicle most important thing is your fitness. Mentally as well as physical health is necessary. Similarly to operate forklift or similar type of vehicles there are some medical standard. These standards keep working atmosphere safe. Driver and vehicle licensing agency issued a complete guide At a Glance about medical standard for drivers who operate vehicles. This can be found on Internet. Any one who wants to confirm something or has any doubt can take guidance from this.

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Refueling The Forklift

Refueling the forklift is not as simple task as it seems. If refueling is not done properly then it can pose serious threats. For most of people safety is not the main concern when they are in rush to get refueling but of course it is a serious matter of consideration.

Precautionary Measures

Some precautionary measures are important to consider before refueling the forklift.

• Never refuel any forklift during engine running. As engine has potential to ignite the fuel so can leads to serious threat.
• Sources of ignition like smoke, open flam etc should keep away from forklifts during refueling at least 10 meter away.
• Always follow safe parking procedure.

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Requirements To Operate Forklift

To operate a forklift there are certain requirements which are necessary. The first thing is that you should have good health and enough flexibility to operate forklift. If you are healthy enough to operate any other automobile, its means you are eligible to operate forklift.

Many employers also prefer high school diploma so that you can read, write basic English and are eligible to understand labels on forklift and instructions manual.

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Fueling & Powering Of Forklift

Fueling and powering the forklift is a matter of consideration. There are mainly two options for powering the forklift, one is electrical and other is internal combustion.

Electrical Forklifts

In electrical forklift battery is used. These batteries are just like car batteries but these are large size and heavy batteries. Generally one battery provides sufficient power for an 8 hour shift. These batteries are used internally. Using these batteries provide tremendous benefits.

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Why Renting a Forklift Is Right For You?

If you are using forklift then you have two option, either you can buy it or can rent out it. There are many reasons why renting a forklift is right for you. Here I will explain why renting a forklift is right for you and what important things you have to consider while renting a forklift.

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Buying Used Forklift | Advantages & Disadvantages

Forklift is used to carry heavy objects. Some one can buy new forklift as well as can purchase used forklift. Buying a used forklift has certain advantages as well as disadvantages. Here I will share important things which are necessary to consider and advantages as well as disadvantages of buying used forklift.

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Appropriate Time For Forklift Inspection

There are many times when you use different types of equipment. Some involve very heavy machinery like forklift, crane, louder etc. To use equipment safe and sound you need its proper inspection. Its not only company‘s obligation to inspect the equipment but being a user you should also play some role.

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Maintenance of Forklift Battery

Forklift is used to lift the heavy objects. Maintenance of its each and every part is very necessary. Otherwise you will bear extra cost of repairs. Similarly forklift battery maintenance is very necessary other wise you will have to change it sooner and this will ultimately hurt your profits.

In proper maintenance many things are necessary like charging your batteries correctly, maintaining water level, proper and on time inspection etc.

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Do You Know Which Type Of Crane Is Suitable For you?

Have you ever worked with heavy machinery like cranes, forklift, reach truck, louder etc. These are used in construction and manufacturing industry. One very important machine is crane which  is used to move heavy and large objects. There are many types of cranes available in market but which crane is best for you, is a matter of consideration. There are basic questions that should be answered while selecting crane.

• First of all you have to find the weights of goods which  you will lift?
• What will be size of the goods?
• Exactly for what purpose you will use the crane?
• How often will you use the crane?
• Will you use the crane for mounted position or for moving purpose?
• Are two axes hooked crane is sufficient for you or three axes hooked?
• Using a crane will make your work easier for you and for your staff?

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Basics to Reach trucks | What is a Reach Truck?

Until now I was writing about forklift trucks. In my last post I told you about the types of forklift. One of them was Reach Truck.

Now if you are thinking to buy reach truck you have to first know about it in detail.

Reach truck is quite different from other forklifts but the wheelbase of this truck is same like counter-balance forklift. This truck allows working with much narrower walkways. This truck is one of the ways to increase capacity up to 30%. These trucks are excellent to work for warehouse environment.

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5 Design Types of Forklift Trucks

A forklift Truck is used to lift the heavy luggage. It was developed in 1920. Until now there are many brands and types of Forklifts have been invented. They have been introduced as Electric and Fuel Forklifts also.

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10 Workplace precautions to Keep your workplace Safe

We all have heard about a lot of accidents that take place on workplaces. These varies minor to intense. Your small mistakes can kill someone or even can harm your own self. If you are working on heavy machines, the chances of accidents are more. I am sharing here some basic Safety guidelines that can help you a lot to work safe and sound. Following these precautions would decrease the number of accidents.

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Pros and Cons of Electric Forklifts

If you are a Forklift Rental, Forklift Driver or Providing services, you must recognize Electric Forklifts. 

the modern age has bring the most excellent thing for lifters that is called Electric Forklifts. The old Gas and Diesel Forklifts are also usable. But for some reasons these are applicable for indoor lifting.

All forklift drivers are switching to Electric Forklifts. These are much efficient lift trucks nowadays.  

Electric Forklift is one that has a larger battery. The battery is large heavy and acid based. The application somehow resembles to Car battery. However the Forklift battery is quiet heavy. of course these are required to perform heavy functions.

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Forklift Parts Purchasing guidelines

All those who use forklift will definitely require Forklift parts sometimes. Forklift parts have to be replaced or repaired sometime to keep the forklift working good. Usually the parts of Forklifts are expensive. However if you are going purchase them, you need to be very careful.

The parts can be found new or used. If you are going to buy used parts you need to be more careful.

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How to get Forklift License?

Before driving a simple car you need to get the license. Same like that if you are going to drive Forklift, you will require a license. If you don`t get the license you and your employer can get hurdle by Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)in case of any accident.

Different kind of forklift holders would require Different kinds of licenses. The license would cover stand up or Sit down Lift.

If you own a car, you have to know about driving it before getting the license. Same like that Forklift owners would require proper training.

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Construction Accidents | Causes and Prevention

Construction accidents are most common. These accidents cab be major or minor but can lead to serious danger and health problems. There could be many causes of it but most common are following.

Causes:

• Inadequate scaffolding can be a reason. It is a temporary structure for building and is made of woods and poles. If it is not properly designed then it can leads to accidents.
• If stairs are without guardrails then it can be a reason.
• Misuse of stepladder can be major cause of accidents. Don’t use household ladders in construction because these can not bear the weight.

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Safety Tips for Lift Trucks

Lift truck is used to lift and transport materials and loads. It is one of the powerful industrial tools. In warehousing and manufacturing operations it has become a vital piece of equipment. At the same time these are also very dangerous if not handled properly. Here I am sharing some tips that can be useful for you while working with it.

• Only those persons who are enough skilled full, properly trained and have license should operate this equipment. For this you should periodically review its rules and have to keep up to date about it.

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12 Crane safety tips

Crane is used for moving large and heavy loads in construction and manufacturing industries. No doubt it makes work easy but at the same time it poses serious threat if it is not used properly. So it is necessary to take precautions to avoid any risk.

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