If you are trying to find a mitsubishi forklift in and around East Linton EH40 bear in mind that faulty brakes on a used / second-hand forklift can result in severe injury as well as damage to goods and equipment. The importance of good brakes on a forklift cannot be over-emphasised.

If you are researching a mitsubishi forklift in and around East Linton EH40 a retired rental forklift can be a good option if you are looking for a used forklift especially as they will have been well-serviced during their rental lifetime, however don't rule out lease returns, repossessions and demonstration machines as these too can be a good buy.

Whilst researching a mitsubishi forklift in and around East Linton EH40 remember that the batteries in electric forklifts require regular charging. A new battery can give approximately 6 hours of running time for a standard 4 wheel forklift. The batteries also need proper and regular maintenance and are not cheap to replace.

While searching for a mitsubishi forklift in and around East Linton EH40 be aware that it is almost impossible to determine the year of manufacture for a forklift as most do not have an age stamp on the data plate.

While investigating a mitsubishi forklift in and around East Linton EH40 you should be aware that a business was fined £2,000 and plus costs when a Health and safety Executive inspector found a worker being lifted eight feet into the air on a forklift truck to fit a company sign on the building. Although no one was hurt this incident had all the hallmarks of an accident waiting to happen. Accidents involving fork lift trucks make up a significant proportion of accidents in the workplace and it is an employer’s responsibility to ensure that drivers receive proper training and that equipment is used correctly.