If you are investigating Forklifts in and around Bridgend it may help to be aware that if you only need to offload goods once a week, move them into a warehouse or storage area; set them on the ground; break down the pallets and position the goods where needed then an inexpensive used or second-hand forklift will probably be more than adequate.

Whilst you are looking for Forklifts in and around Bridgend you might like to be aware that an employee was run over by a forklift truck resulting in both his legs being broken, leaving him unable to walk for almost two years. This was one of two forklift incidents that led to the employer being fined £25,000 and ordered to pay over £8,000 in costs.

When searching for Forklifts in and around Bridgend ensure you get a good demonstration of the machine you are considering, especially if you are looking at a used forklift. Driving a forklift around a car park for a few minutes is not comparable with using it in your warehouse. Arrange for a proper demonstration at your premises for a fixed period of time in order to give you the chance to identify any problems it may have.

If you are researching Forklifts in and around Bridgend you may wish to know that a business was fined over £50,000 when an employee was crushed to death. A forklift driver had performed an emergency stop while going round a corner in order to avoid hitting another member of staff. However the sudden braking caused the goods being carried to fall off and pin the man to the ground. The court found that no risk assessments had been carried out and that there was no system to safely separate pedestrians from vehicles on the site.

While looking for Forklifts in and around Bridgend it is worth knowing that safety features are not only important for health and safety reasons but there is also a potential cost savings in reduced insurance premiums and in the amount of damage to goods and property.