Indoor warehouse scenarios that rely on electric forklifts to process heavy stacked cargo on wooden pallets put forward higher requirements for operation standardization, as closed indoor spaces usually have fixed pedestrian paths, limited overhead clearance and strict fire safety management rules. Unlike open outdoor sites, improper operation in such scenarios may easily cause cargo falling, warehouse facility damage or unnecessary safety risks, so operators need to follow targeted rules throughout the full workflow instead of applying general outdoor operation habits.

The first core work link is standardized pre-operation check. Before starting the electric forklift, operators need to confirm the remaining battery capacity is sufficient to support the planned full shift of heavy loading tasks, check the flexibility of braking system and steering system, and confirm there is no obvious deformation or wear on the fork arms that may affect the stress balance. Before picking up heavy stacked cargo on wooden pallets, operators also need to check the structural integrity of the wooden pallet, rule out hidden dangers such as cracked supporting beams, missing bottom blocks or loose nails that may cause pallet fracture under heavy load, and confirm the center of gravity of the stacked cargo keeps in the middle position of the pallet to avoid unilateral tipping in the handling process.

During the actual operation process, multiple details need to be noticed for indoor environment adaptation. When the electric forklift is moving with heavy loaded pallets, keep the cargo 10 to 15 cm above the ground, avoid sudden acceleration, sudden braking or sharp steering at high speed, and slow down in advance at aisle intersections or blind corners to dodge passing pedestrians. When lifting the stacked cargo to high stacking positions, operators need to observe the overhead environment in real time to avoid touching lighting fixtures, fire protection pipelines or other top-mounted warehouse facilities, and adjust the fork insertion position accurately to make sure the upper pallet is completely aligned with the stress supporting points of the lower stacked pallet, to prevent the whole stacked pile from sliding and collapsing. No personnel are allowed to stand under the lifting fork arms or hanging stacked cargo at any time during the operation process.

After finishing the daily operation, targeted post-work management is also required. Park the electric forklift in the pre-designated fixed parking area, lower the fork arms completely to the ground, pull up the hand brake and cut off the main power supply. Clean up the scattered wooden scraps, loose nails and other debris left on the warehouse floor after long-time pallet handling work in time, to prevent pedestrians from slipping or tire puncture of subsequent passing forklifts. Arrange regular inspection of the electric forklift’s heat dissipation system and battery status, do not carry out long-time charging work in fully enclosed unventilated warehouse areas, to maintain long-term stable operation condition of the equipment.