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1,500 injuries are caused by forklifts and other industrial vehicles every year. Whilst unavoidable accidents can happen, many accidents can occur by misoperation or negligence of a forklift truck, which could easily be avoided if educated correctly. Overloading a forklift truck is a key example of negligence which can cause unnecessary danger and could be […]

WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF FORKLIFTS, AND WHAT ARE THEY MOST SUITED TO? Forklifts are necessary in helping to carry out lifting and transportation tasks, where objects are too heavy to rely on just human strength alone. Whether you want to purchase a forklift for use in a warehouse facility, or temporarily hire one

Whether you’re a seasoned forklift operator or just starting out with your training, you’ll know that forklift trucks often develop faults despite regular maintenance by a professional. To help you spot any potential issues early, here’s a list of the most common forklift problems and how to fix them. The machine won’t start A forklift

Forklifts require full maintenance and servicing every 200-250 hours of operation or every six weeks. Before using a forklift on any job site, it should undergo a daily inspection. Not only does forklift maintenance keep your machine in top condition, but it also helps you avoid safety hazards. Forklift maintenance is a purposefully broad term.

Pallet jacks are versatile tools used to transport pallets and other small loads over short distances. They are common in stores and warehouses, and their size makes them suitable for personal and commercial use.   Because they come in multiple sizes and styles, it’s important to understand the differences between different types of pallet jacks

While all types of pallet jacks perform the same basic functions, there are a few important factors to consider when shopping around for the right one.   Evaluate Your Workspace Before you purchase or rent a new pallet jack, you should evaluate the size and shape of your workspace. If it has a lot of

The DT250A Hydraulic Drum Truck Trolley is perfect for lifting and moving steel container cylinders up to 250kg in weight, and with its lightweight design of only 38kg, it is sure to make the transportation process easy. Each trolley facilitates a single operator to pick up a barrel that is either full or empty with

As a customer there are often important pros and cons to weigh against each other. Maybe you recognize some of the following considerations: Bespoke lift equipment is often very expensive A custom electric lifter often takes a long time to design Because of its unique, never-built-before quality, it might not yet be a fully reliable

According to research the number of fatal forklift truck accidents is decreasing year on year, but that doesn’t mean that there isn’t more we can do. The recent fine handed down to a Wrexham firm over the 2022 death of one of their forklift operators shows that accidents do still happen. Responsibility for forklift truck safety falls on