Whilst searching for a forklift lift truck in and around scotland you should be aware that a worker was injured when the truck he was driving fell down a gap between a trailer and a loading platform. This was one of two forklift accidents that led to the company being fined £25,000 plus £8,000 in costs.

While trying to find a forklift lift truck in and around scotland be aware that a dealer generally sells a new product and an independent dealer is usually a supplier who doesn’t sell a main line but services a range of different manufacturers.

When searching for a forklift lift truck in and around scotland you might like to note that untrained operators pose such a significant safety risk in the workplace that employers are legally obliged to train staff in their safe operation. Lift Truck Safety Awareness Courses also give managers and supervisors an understanding of basic lift truck handling principles, risks and safety guidelines in order that they can ensure safe practice.

If you are looking for a forklift lift truck in and around scotland 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.

While you are researching a forklift lift truck in and around scotland check the state of the forks on any second hand forklift you look at. Bent forks may need to be replaced. The best way to check this is simply to put the mast in a vertical position and lower the forks to the floor. Once at the floor use a tape to check that both fork tips are the same height from the ground.