If you are researching used counterbalanced forklifts in and around Blackpool FY3 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 looking for used counterbalanced forklifts in and around Blackpool FY3 remember that transporting very long loads around a busy site is potentially hazardous. However the Combilift is recognised for its contribution towards safer handling. Low level transportation of loads resting on the platform and improved visibility from the driver''s cab are two of the features that help make it easier for operators to move safely.

When looking for used counterbalanced forklifts in and around Blackpool FY3 you will need to purchase a forklift that can handle the heaviest load you deal with irrespective of how infrequently that load weight occurs.

When you are investigating used counterbalanced forklifts in and around Blackpool FY3 it might help you to know that electric forklift trucks need a battery charger and that most of the chargers require a 3 phase electric supply, which is not always available. Single phase charging units are available in the market but they usually only work on low-amp batteries.

Whilst you are looking for used counterbalanced forklifts in and around Blackpool FY3 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.