Whilst looking for Forklifts in and around Rutland remember that two of the most important safety aspects are vehicle stability and control of the load. Statistics prove that machine tip-over's and falling loads are the two biggest causes of accidents and injuries.

While searching for Forklifts in and around Rutland you should be aware that a company was fined £60,000 plus £5,000 in costs after an accident in which an employee was hit by a reversing forklift truck in their warehouse. The employee suffered severe injuries to her left leg and ankle.

If you are searching for Forklifts in and around Rutland bear in mind that that a rugged exterior body resists damage and can reduce the cost of ownership.

While investigating Forklifts in and around Rutland 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.

While you are researching Forklifts in and around Rutland bear in mind the skills of your operators. Not all operators are comfortable with a manual transmission, however these are generally more robust than automatic transmission and easier and cheaper to repair and maintain.