When looking for contract hire gas forklift trucks in and around Newton Aycliffe DL5 you will need to purchase a forklift that can handle the heaviest load you deal with irrespective of how infrequently that load weight occurs.

While investigating contract hire gas forklift trucks in and around Newton Aycliffe DL5 be aware that a worn steer axle on a second-hand forklift can make it difficult to manoeuvre and be expensive to repair. Check the wheels and if they are not perpendicular to the ground this might be a problem.

While investigating contract hire gas forklift trucks in and around Newton Aycliffe DL5 you should be aware that a business was fined £2,000 and plus costs when a Health and safety Executive inspector found a worker being lifted eight feet into the air on a forklift truck to fit a company sign on the building. Although no one was hurt this incident had all the hallmarks of an accident waiting to happen. Accidents involving fork lift trucks make up a significant proportion of accidents in the workplace and it is an employer’s responsibility to ensure that drivers receive proper training and that equipment is used correctly.