If you are researching lansing forklift trucks in and around Kent 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.

When searching for lansing forklift trucks in and around Kent 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.

Whilst you are looking for lansing forklift trucks in and around Kent you might like to be aware that employers who operate forklift trucks need to carry out risk assessments and have clear procedures in place for their operation.

If you are searching for lansing forklift trucks in and around Kent a forklift truck with a warranty is usually more expensive than one without, so it is generally worth checking the price both with and without the warranty so that you can check exactly what you are paying for.

Whilst looking for lansing forklift trucks in and around Kent remember that attachments different applications are available, such as hydraulic clamps which are useful for handling white goods or rotating clamps that are useful for managing paper rolls. The right attachment for the job can be the most valuable part of your purchase.