If you are looking for used counterbalance forktrucks in and around scotland you may find it useful to know that safety can be improved by having a wheel indicator feature which shows the position of the wheels.

Tip - During your research into used counterbalance forktrucks 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!

When looking for used counterbalance forktrucks in and around scotland you will need to purchase a forklift that can handle the heaviest load you deal with irrespective of how infrequently that load weight occurs.

While investigating used 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.

While searching for used counterbalance forktrucks in and around scotland 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.