If you are researching used counterbalanced forklifts 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.

Whilst you are looking for used counterbalanced forklifts in and around scotland you might like to be aware that employers who operate forklift trucks need to carry out risk assessments and have clear procedures in place for their operation.

If you are looking for used counterbalanced forklifts in and around scotland you may need to know that that various attachments are available to support the moving of heavier or unwieldy items such as concrete products, stone blocks and steel plates.

Tip - If you are considering used counterbalanced forklifts 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 you are investigating used counterbalanced forklifts in and around scotland remember that as well as usage; you must take into account the ground terrain, lift height, load capacity requirements and the appropriate fuel for the working environment.