How forklifts and trained operators can improve your business
Forklifts are an invaluable piece of equipment for many businesses and projects, being found, for example, in warehouses, factories, storage facilities and on construction sites. Whether they are used for lifting, moving or stacking materials, forklifts and their trained operators have quickly become an integral part of smooth, safe and efficient materials handling. Let’s take a look at how forklifts and their trained operators can enhance your operations.
Forklift benefits
Forklift trucks have become an indispensable piece of machinery and nowadays there are many different types, all designed to fulfil the needs of a variety of projects. From compact pallet trucks to telescopic handlers created for rough terrain, forklifts can be used in a vast array of situations. Some of the benefits they all hold in common include:
- Safety: alternatives to forklifts – for example, pulley systems and manual lifting – can frequently lead to accidents and are nowhere near as safe as using forklifts with a certified operator
- Easy maneuverability: forklifts are a comparatively small piece of materials handling equipment and, as such, can be easily maneuvered between aisles and in tight spaces
- Boost productivity: efficient use of forklifts can increase work output
- Versatile: with the many types and load capacities available, you can choose a forklift which will accurately meet your project’s requirements
The benefits of trained forklift operators
As useful and efficient as forklifts can be for your operations, without a sufficiently trained and certified operator, this piece of machinery won’t be used to its full potential and can be hazardous. Having trained, competent operators is vital and they will benefit your business in several ways, including:
- Reducing risk: you can greatly improve safe working practices by ensuring your operatives have the necessary training. A certified forklift driver will be aware of health and safety requirements and be able to handle equipment safely whilst also carrying out work quickly and effectively.
- Efficiency: the training process will give operatives the skill and confidence to handle equipment in the most productive manner. This will lead to time and efficiency savings for your business.
- Reducing damaged goods: unpracticed, untrained operatives will make more materials handling mistakes which can lead to the loss of inventory and create a preventable cost to your operations.
- Proper machinery handling: trained operatives will operate equipment correctly, using best practice to avoid damage or unnecessary wear. This will help your equipment stay in good condition for longer and can be particularly pertinent if you hire your equipment.
Euro 1 Training offers a wide variety of comprehensive, high quality training courses for plant machinery. We teach courses for many key pieces of plant machinery, including forklifts, excavators, tipper trucks and LGVs. With skilled course leaders who have hands-on industry experience and flexible course arrangements, we can effectively help you become a confident and certified operative. Contact our team today with any enquiries; we serve customers in and around Sheffield, Wakefield and Goole.