If you are looking for Forklifts in and around Midlothian then be aware that a factory worker was awarded damages of £40,000 when an electric reach truck slid into warehouse racking crushing his foot which eventually resulted in partial amputation.

Whilst searching for Forklifts in and around Midlothian it is worth knowing that a well-maintained electric forklift battery has an estimated life of 5-7 years however they can often last as long as ten years. But the life expectancy will be considerably reduced if it is consistently run hard and not given enough time to cool down.

If you are looking for Forklifts in and around Midlothian be aware that forklifts are peculiar machines. Their age is not necessarily a big concern unless they are need to be in use for anything in excess of 6 hours a day.

Whilst enquiring about Forklifts in and around Midlothian be aware that there are several aspects that will influence the forklift operator's comfort level: an old style machine that is awkward to work with or a machine that has operator access on only one side will affect the ability of the operator to comfortably work to their optimum level.

Whilst trying to find Forklifts in and around Midlothian be aware that a DIY shop was fined over £500,000 plus costs of £250,000 as a result of an accident in which a female customer was killed when a forklift reversed into her. The forklift driver had been working without a look-out and as a result had not seen the customer.