Whilst you are looking for for sale counterbalance forktrucks in and around Worcester WR4 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.

While investigating for sale counterbalance forktrucks in and around Worcester WR4 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.

While looking for for sale counterbalance forktrucks in and around Worcester WR4 it is worth knowing that safety features are not only important for health and safety reasons but there is also a potential cost savings in reduced insurance premiums and in the amount of damage to goods and property.