When it comes to machinery and items of plant, such as fork lift trucks, it’s clear that reactive maintenance, i.e. “fix it when it breaks”, isn’t the best course of action. What’s to know?
Published 18.02.2013
A client has asked to see copies of certificates which show that certain vehicles, such as those with tail lifts, have received a statutory test and examination. Is this strictly needed?
Published 29.01.2013
Fork lift trucks are one of the biggest causes of fatal workplace accidents. In almost all cases the driver is “mouse trapped”. What does this mean and how can you prevent such incidents on your
premises?
Published 21.11.2014
The Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has published new guidance on the use of telehandlers to carry suspended loads. What risks does the guide identify and what action is advised?
Published 26.09.2014
A company has appeared in court after a fork lift truck flipped over during a tandem lift with a similar machine. What went wrong and is it legal to carry out this type of lifting operation?
Published 13.12.2021
When you consider the dangers of lifting and transporting loads, fork lift trucks immediately come to mind. But what about pallet trucks? As a 2018 case shows, they can cause accidents too.
Published 02.09.2019
An industry body which ensures consistency in statutory examinations of fork lift trucks has introduced key changes to the guidance which examiners follow. What’s included and how might this affect
end users?
Published 26.08.2021
A pallet truck company has paid out over £120,000 after one of its fork lift truck drivers was killed when the machine overturned. What should have been done to prevent this?
Published 07.12.2020
Obviously, buying a used forklift truck can work out to be a much cheaper option than new. However, it can also introduce health and safety risks that you could do without. What do you need to look
out for when making a purchase?
Published 21.03.2011
Many accidents caused by the misuse of fork lift trucks involve falls from height. But as a case heard in February 2016 shows, that’s not the only risk of standing on the forks. What happened?
Published 05.04.2016