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What Is a Load Backrest?

A load backrest is an OSHA-compliant safety device on forklifts that prevents the load from falling backward toward the operator during high lifts. United States Pallets supplies new, recycled, custom, and ISPM-15 heat-treated pallets to commercial buyers in all 50 states, with a 50-pallet minimum order and a written quote target of under 2 business hours.

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A load backrest is an OSHA-compliant safety device on forklifts that prevents the load from falling backward toward the operator during high lifts.

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Definition

A load backrest is an OSHA-compliant safety device on forklifts that prevents the load from falling backward toward the operator during high lifts.

Detailed Explanation

OSHA 29 CFR 1910.178 requires load backrests on forklifts handling stacked loads above operator head height. Standard backrest meets ANSI/ITSDF B56.1. Custom backrests for unusual load profiles available.

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