When you are researching companies selling counterbalanced forktrucks in and around scotland remember that in some circumstances it is more cost effective to rebuild or refurbish an existing forklift instead of buying or hiring a new forklift.

Whilst looking for companies selling counterbalanced forktrucks in and around scotland remember that that although older forklift trucks are not always as user friendly as newer models they will usually get the job done just as well.

While investigating companies selling counterbalanced forktrucks in and around scotland make sure you check for black smoke coming out of the exhaust during operation. This is usually a carburettor problem and on a diesel forklift can be caused by worn injectors or a worn injector pump.

While trying to find companies selling counterbalanced forktrucks in and around scotland it is worth noting that Bendi articulated forklifts are able to work internally and externally on rough ground, this capability is beyond that of many Reach and VNA trucks.

While investigating companies selling counterbalanced 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.