
Taking these details into account will maximize safety on a work site and ensure your device has the longest possible service life. Operators have to consider factors like lift height, attachment weight and their machine’s condition. In fact, carrying too heavy a load is one of the leading causes of forklift accidents.Ĭalculating forklift load capacity takes time and expertise. According to a 2018 report by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), up to 62,000 workers suffer forklift-related injuries a year. While most forklifts come with a data plate listing their estimated capacity, this figure isn’t always accurate. Forklift capacity is the total weight a machine can safely hold at a given time.
