Application of computer simulations of forklifts and the behaviour of forklift operators to the prevention of lateral rollovers Abstract Forklift rollovers can cause serious to fatal injuries. However, manufacturers have no tools at their disposal for designing a forklift that ensures the operator’s safety. After noting that none of the existing means of protection that were studied had been validated conclusively, and after rejecting experimental tests, which are much too costly, complex and of limited use, the authors concluded that an approach using computer modeling and simulation would provide a promising avenue. From this perspective, they developed analytical models of a forklift, its operator and of several safety devices to simulate rollovers at low and high speed. The CARISSIMO computer interface that they developed has already allowed preliminary simulations to be created, enabling them to prepare the experimental validation planned as a second step. Ultimately, these models will allow digital simulations for answering more specific questions from the CSST and from workplace professionals, but will also be used for evaluating the effectiveness of other existing safety devices, either existing or under development, such as airbags. Produced Under this Project Scientific Reports Modeling of a forklift and its operator to improve safety during rollovers Research Report: R-322 Scientific Publications Modeling of safety systems to improve driver’s safety during lift truck lateral tipoversKoutchouk M., Gou M., Benoit R., Olteanu M., Aubin C. É.Source : in SAE/VDI Digital Human Modeling Conference (June 18-20, 2002 : Munich, Germany), 2002Modélisation de chariots élévateurs en vue d’améliorer la sécurité des conducteurs lors de renversements latérauxKoutchouk M., Aubin C. É., Gou M., Benoit R.Source : (Premier prix du concours d'excellence de publication). Travail et Santé, vol. 14, no 4, 1998, p. S24-S27 Modélisation biomécanique du corps humain : applications pour l'étude des aides techniques à la posture et en sécurité du travail (Affiche)Koutchouk M., Pavec D., Aubin C.-É., Gou M., Benoit R., Dansereau J.Source : in Congrès de l'Association Québécoise des Fabricants de l'Industrie Médicale / AQFIM (17-18 juin, 1998 : Montréal, Canada), 1998Simulation du renversement latéral d’un chariot élévateur pour améliorer la sécurité du cariste (Affiche)Koutchouk M., Aubin C. É., Gou M., Olteanu M., Benoit R.Source : in Congrès conjoint de la société de biomécanique et de la société canadienne de biomécanique (23-26 août, 2000 : Montréal, Canada), 2000Simulation of lift truck lateral tipover to improve driver’s safetyKoutchouk M., Aubin C. É., Gou M., Olteanu M., Benoit R.Source : Archives of physiology and Biochemistry, vol. 108, no 1-2, p. 104, 2000Modélisation biomécanique d’un cariste pour la simulation du renversement latéral d’un chariot élévateur (Affiche)Koutchouk M., Aubin C. É., Gou M., Olteanu M., Benoit R.Source : in XXIVe congrès de la Société de biomécanique (24e : 15-17 septembre, 1999 : Beaune, France), 1999Biomechanical modeling of a lift truck and its driver to improve the safety during lateral tipover (Affiche)Koutchouk M., Aubin C. É., Gou M., Olteanu M., Benoit R.Source : in Congrès de la Société Française de Biomécanique (Dijon, France), 1999 Additional Information Type: Project Number: 0098-0260 Status: Completed Year of completion: 2002 Research Field: Mechanical and Physical Risk Prevention Team: René Benoît (IRSST)Michel Gou (Polytechnique Montréal)Carl-Éric Aubin (Polytechnique Montréal)Marina Koutchouk (Polytechnique Montréal)