4 reasons why a forklift truck could tip over?

Forklifts can only tip 2 ways: Forwards or Sideways.

Main Causes of Sideways Tip-Over (Lateral Instability)

* Turning at speed * Turning with an elevated load * Turning on an incline * Driving over obstacles * Driving into potholes * Lifting a load while sideways on a slope

* Live loads * Lifting a load off centre * Incorrect use of the sideshift

Main Causes of Forwards Tip-Over (Longitudinal Instability)

* Overloading * Undercutting (Extended load centre) * Lifting with forward tilt on the mast * Harsh accelerating/braking * Rough use of the hydraulic controls * Travelling the wrong way on a slope * Live loads * Hitting overhead obstacles