The Australian Forklift and Industrial Truck Association presents the safety series, a podcast/Webcast dedicated to exploring safety issues across the Australian forklift and industrial truck industry. Each episode examines real-world risks and responsibilities with the aim of Lifting Forklift Safety and creating safer workplaces.
From compliance and standards to practical operational insights, the series brings together industry expertise, technical knowledge, and on-the-ground experience to support operators, businesses, and safety professionals.
Episode One – Aged Equipment
Mike Croxford and Craig Williams explore the realities of Owning, using, and selling aged manual handling equipment in Australian workplaces.
As equipment ages, complexity increases. Compliance obligations shift, risk profiles change, and decisions become less straightforward. this Podcast examines the technical, operational, and safety considerations that organisations navigate when managing older forklifts
A practical conversation on responsibility, risk, and informed decision-making.
Podcast by AFITA
The Australian Forklift and Industrial Truck Association (AFITA) is pleased to deliver the first in a series of podcasts dedicated to safety in the forklift and industrial truck industry. In this episode Mike Croxford and Craig Williams discuss the complexities and safety aspects of owning, using and selling aged equipment.
Load Capacity Plates – 8 December 2020
This video examines the role of the load capacity information plate on forklifts and industrial trucks.
Based on AFITA guidance, explore the key information displayed on the plate, its safety function, and the compliance considerations associated with damage, modification, or replacement.
A clear understanding of this information supports safer equipment use and better operational decision-making