Working with stacks

Toppling stacks can cause severe accidents, so operators must work cautiously when removing loads from stacks. When you work with high stacks, approach and travel are the same with one difference: the higher you go, the less stable your forklift and load become.

To remove a load from a high stack:

* stop straight on, about a foot away from the stack
* raise the mast until the forks are at the right height
* lift the load high enough to clear the item below; look over both shoulders and back straight out to clear the edge of the stack
* stop and lower the load to the traveling position
* tilt the load back and move out slowly