While investigating compact counterbalance forktrucks in and around scotland 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.

Whilst researching compact counterbalance forktrucks in and around scotland it might be worth considering that if your forklift is in use eight hours a day; or you have pallet shelving and a large warehouse then a cheap used/second-hand forklift will probably not be the best investment.

Tip - If you are considering compact counterbalance forktrucks near scotland it may be useful to you to know that in the UK a standard pallet is around 2tonnes in weight and therefore a standard forklift will carry up to 2.5tonnes.

When searching for compact counterbalance forktrucks in and around scotland ensure you get a good demonstration of the machine you are considering, especially if you are looking at a used forklift. Driving a forklift around a car park for a few minutes is not comparable with using it in your warehouse. Arrange for a proper demonstration at your premises for a fixed period of time in order to give you the chance to identify any problems it may have.

If you are researching compact counterbalance forktrucks in and around scotland be aware that a newspaper company settled a claim for £140,000 accepting 85% liability for an incident where a worker was pushed off a ladder by an automated guided electric forklift truck. The worker broke his wrist and could not return to the same work.