While investigating caterpillar gas forklifts in and around scotland you might wish to be aware that a forklift driver also has a legal duty to ensure the safety of others. In one case a forklift driver working at a sawmill was fined £1,750 plus costs after an incident in which he hit a fellow employee causing a fractured pelvis, cuts and bruises. The driver''s vision was impaired by the load he was carrying. In this case the employer had employed an in-house forklift truck trainer and the driver had received regular refresher training and re-testing and as a result it was the employee not the employer that was fined for this incident.

Tip - During your research into caterpillar gas forklifts near scotland remember that even in the best companies things can go wrong – be suspicious of a supplier that says they never have any problems!

While trying to find caterpillar gas forklifts in and around scotland it may interest you to know that a warehouseman received over £50,000 in compensation when his leg was crushed between a warehouse wall and a broken down forklift he was moving. It was found that the employer did not have adequate safety measures in place and no safe system for handling with break-downs.

While searching for caterpillar gas forklifts in and around scotland bear in mind that articulated forklift trucks are versatile and are available in both electric powered and gas powered. Aisle Master is one of several well established brands which is known for build quality and reliability.

If you are looking for caterpillar gas forklifts in and around scotland 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.