Whilst you are searching for forklifts and training in and around Wiltshire you may need to be aware that an employee was awarded compensation to help pay for a specially adapted house for him to live in and round-the-clock care costs after the forklift truck he was driving fell onto him causing spinal and head injuries. It was found that his employer had permitted him to operate the forklift truck without any training or a valid licence.
While trying to find forklifts and training in and around Wiltshire it is worth noting that Bendi articulated forklifts are able to work internally and externally on rough ground, this capability is beyond that of many Reach and VNA trucks.
While trying to find forklifts and training in and around Wiltshire it may interest you to know that a warehouseman received over £50,000 in compensation when his leg was crushed between a warehouse wall and a broken down forklift he was moving. It was found that the employer did not have adequate safety measures in place and no safe system for handling with break-downs.
Whilst researching forklifts and training in and around Wiltshire remember that the batteries in electric forklifts require regular charging. A new battery can give approximately 6 hours of running time for a standard 4 wheel forklift. The batteries also need proper and regular maintenance and are not cheap to replace.
Tip – When you are looking for forklifts and training in and around Wiltshire you should be aware that charging units are available to allow you to charge your electric truck from a 13amp socket. However, these are very slow and are really only suitable for very light usage – and hour or so a day.
If you are researching forklifts and training in and around Wiltshire a retired rental forklift can be a good option if you are looking for a used forklift especially as they will have been well-serviced during their rental lifetime, however don't rule out lease returns, repossessions and demonstration machines as these too can be a good buy.