Article | REF: A9201 V1

Industrial trucks - Technology

Authors: Guy DE CLOSETS, Marcel FENWICK

Publication date: January 10, 1999

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7. Cart ergonomics

  • Ergonomics is a key factor when choosing a forklift truck.

    To meet the wide variety of operating conditions for self-propelled forklift trucks, manufacturers have had to adopt very different solutions for the layout of the operator station and control units.

First and foremost, the driver must be protected against accidents caused by external obstacles or the load being transported, in particular by ensuring the best possible visibility in all phases of work. We also need to avoid anything that could have harmful long-term repercussions on the operator's health, such as poor posture likely to lead to painful skeletal deformations, vibrations and noise.

In addition, the ergonomic design of the operator station must enable the driver to carry out his or her ancillary tasks in good...

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