Toyota forklifts: Our safety features - System of Active Stability (SAS) - Key benefits and operation safety

Oct 24, 2026

Toyota forklifts focus on workplace health and safety through a set of engineered safety features designed to meet and exceed UK regulatory standards. Built on Toyota Production Systems (TPS), the design philosophy emphasizes continuous improvement and making problems visible. The document highlights safety credentials and explains how the System of Active Stability (SAS) and related technologies help detect unsafe conditions, stabilize the vehicle, reduce accidents, and protect operators, loads, and people nearby during driving and stacking.

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Toyota forklifts: Our safety features

Setting the standards

System of active stability (SAS)

Active mast control (AMC)

Automatic fork leveller

Welded overhead guards

Operator restraint systems

Manually operated horns

Toyota forklifts: Our safety features . Toyota’s first counterbalanced forklift truck was produced over 60 years ago in the 1950s—a revolutionary moment in the material handling industry. We have come a long way since then. Our product range has grown and so has our brand . But some things have always remained the same . The safety of our customers has always been something we are passionate about. A safe workplace is more productive—and materials handling equipment play a crucial role in making this happen. Our forklifts are widely regarded as the safest in the world, and for good reason. Keep reading to learn more about our trucks, their different features and how they will help you achieve your health and safety goals. Toyota forklifts: Our safety credentials. 2 Setting the standards. Our range of trucks have been designed to meet and exceed the highest standards in the UK, in line with regulations. By doing so, we continue to be pioneers in the industry, providing the safest forklifts on the market, setting the standards and always striving to achieve more for our customers. We do this by implementing Toyota Production Systems (TPS) principles at every stage of our operation. This ensures we make problems visible, continually improve our services and always offer 100% value. Toyota forklifts: Our safety credentials. 3 Below, you will find a diagram of one of our forklifts, along with a breakdown of all the different features that contribute to ensuring your operation remains safe and compliant at all times . Welded overhead Active mast control Manually operated horn guards Operator restraint system Operator assist grip I Site (optional extra) System of active stability (SAS) Click a feature to read more about it . Toyota forklifts: Our safety credentials. 4 System of active stability (SAS) . Stability, confidence and safety are all essential aspects when handling goods. Our forklifts are fitted with SAS systems to help you achieve this and this is something that is unique to our trucks. While operating a Toyota counterbalanced forklift truck, all driving and stacking actions feel stable and controlled as the SAS system acts before an unsafe operation occurs. SAS takes over 3,000 readings per second to detect unsafe operating conditions. Once an unsafe condition is detected, Toyota forklifts instantly engage a swing lock cylinder to stabilise the rear axle and prevent risk to the operator, the forklift or other people inclose proximity. On top of providing your forklift drivers with more confidence, an SAS system can help you achieve several goals, including: Less load/ infrastructure damage or load loss. Reduced accidents. More moved pallets. Lower operational cost. Toyota forklifts: Our safety credentials. 5 Active mast control (AMC) . AMC is a feature built into our forklifts that aims to automatically detect load weight and mast height. The forklift will instantly recognise any dangerous tilt speeds and slow down the mast to prevent tip-overs from occurring. If it senses potential longitudinal instability, it overrides the operator’s manual control and limits forward tilt. This decreases the chance of spilling a load or tipping the lift truck forward, which could result in an injury or damaged goods. This feature is beneficial when inserting or removing pallets. Pallet handling can cause a range of injuries if the correct procedures are not followed. The AMC feature is designed to offer a safety net should an operator try to handle more pallets than the forklift is able to. Automatic fork leveller. Our automatic fork leveller is a standard feature on all of our forklifts. Its purpose is toreset empty forks to a level position at the press of a button. This enables operators to easily navigate in and out of a pallet, giving them more confidence and allowing them to be confident when taking on tasks. Automatic fork levellers are also most useful w

FAQs

What standards are Toyota forklifts designed to meet?

Toyota’s truck range is designed to meet and exceed the highest standards in the UK, in line with regulations.

How does the System of Active Stability (SAS) improve safety?

SAS takes over 3,000 readings per second to detect unsafe operating conditions and engages a swing lock cylinder to stabilise the rear axle when risk is detected.

What does Active Mast Control (AMC) do to prevent tip-overs?

AMC automatically detects load weight and mast height, recognises dangerous tilt speeds, and slows the mast; if longitudinal instability is sensed, it overrides manual control to limit forward tilt.

Oct 24, 2026

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