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So ingrained into the framework of our warehouses and factories are forklift trucks, that it seems like they have been around for a long time. The truth is that the forklift as we know it today did not truly emerge until World War I, taking the form we know them in now after World War […]
Read More ❯Forklifts in any warehouse or industrial setting see daily use, but this does not mean that they are always continually ready for action. Each time you are going to use a forklift you should carry out your own inspection of the vehicle. Doing checks can help to identify any faults with the forklift and helps […]
Read More ❯Pallets often get damaged due to poor handling in the warehouse. The vast majority of pallet rack structural failure stems from 3 main sources: Impacts from collisions with pallet and lift trucks Misuse of racks and overloading General lack of a safety-oriented mindset Much of this damage occurs when pallets are being moved in the […]
Read More ❯Buying a new forklift is not something which should be taken lightly, it’s an expensive and potentially dangerous piece of machinery. So when you consider buying a new forklift truck you need to make sure you’re getting the right one for your purposes and for your site. In this article we have put together a […]
Read More ❯The maximum weight that a forklift can lift safely when the load centre is at a specified point is called the load capacity. Normally, the load capacity of forklifts reduces when the weight is not placed at the position specified by the manufacturer. The increasing availability of more forklift options and attachments has made it […]
Read More ❯Everyone can picture the classic forklifts, with two forks and a small cab for the driver, but not many people realise that there are different types of forklifts – all with their own attributes for particular jobs. If you’ve never worked with forklifts before, you might not know a hand pallet from an industrial reach […]
Read More ❯Many countries have a system of licensing for forklift drivers, which is a completely legal and normal practice, but are they legal in the UK? The answer is quite simply no. This is not because the UK doesn’t believe in the validity of the licences from abroad, but because we don’t have licences for forklift […]
Read More ❯When talking about forklift certification, most people refer to their certificate as their licence. However, this is not the correct term as it is a certificate of training. With this in mind, there are many questions related to certification and whether, like a licence, it needs to be renewed. Here are some of the most […]
Read More ❯Accidents in the workplace are something which every employer wants to avoid. Posing a great risk to safety in any warehouse or industrial setting is the use of forklifts – and while they remain an essential tool when operated correctly, there are many ways in which they can be involved in accidents. To highlight the […]
Read More ❯There are numerous different kinds of forklifts you can be trained to operate, but there seems to be a lack of knowledge out there when it comes to what kind of career options there are if you work to obtain your forklift qualifications. It can seem like a daunting thing to take on, especially if […]
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