While investigating companies selling electric forktrucks in and around Stonehouse GL10 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.

Tip - If you are researching companies selling electric forktrucks near Stonehouse GL10 you might not be aware that LPG gas fuel is probably the easiest option for most users – fuel is supplied in gas bottles and is easy and quick to use, whereas with diesel you will need access to a diesel pump and for battery trucks you need a proper charging unit and to manage charging down-time.

When researching companies selling electric forktrucks in and around Stonehouse GL10 be aware that a stand-on forklift can be much more convenient if the operator is undertaking tasks which mean they have to get on and off the forklift throughout their shift.