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Topic: Tip over incidents and push/pull of mobile equipment


SarahVerrion



Posted: Aug 24, 2011 02:25 PM    Post Reply        (Msg. 1 of 1)

 Hi All

I am interested to hear from anyone who has some advice for preventing tip over incidents of mobile equipment (industrial blenders etc). I am aware of acceptable push/pull forces to start and maintain motion but would like to see what other measures people can clarify:

What wheel size is needed for stability in terms of diameter when considering height/weight/CoG of the equipment?

Is there any calculation to assess the tip over point of equipment (something that could be incorporated into a risk assessment by trained assessors)?

Any other useful information/considerations would be gratefully received.

Many thanks in advance.

 



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