Don’t set up your aisles or racking layout prior to talking to a forklift provider on what you want to achieve, it can avoid a lot of heart ache. Racking layouts should always be based around the type of equipment you need not the other way around.

Creating speed limits for different areas of your plant is critical for forklift safety. It also allows logistic costs to be estimated and calculated more effectively; ensuring better understanding of traffic movement. In addition to this it is vital to improve visibility throughout the workplace in order to reduce risks and improve workplace safety.

One of the most important actions an employer can implement is to ensure effective separation between where forklifts & pedestrians operate. Separation will ensure better flow of traffic; while also safeguarding workers well-being.

This three part series is aimed at helping people understand the risks associated with pedestrian traffic and safety. In part (1) we will introduce you to forklift related injuries. In parts (2) & (3) we will discuss possible solutions to the key areas of risk, namely; separation, speed management and visibility.

This is part 1 of our 2 part series on Forklift Attachments. Part 1 covers the benefits to workplace safety by using Forklift Attachments. Part 2 cover the basic forklift attachments available & some of their key benefits.

Choosing the right attachment for the right application can increase productivity of your logistics handling dramatically. Which attachment should you choose? There are hundreds of different configurations and designs available on the market. Today we will cover some of the most common & their benefits; to help you make the right choice.

Refuelling may be seen as a simple task, but if not done properly has life threatening consequences. When you are in a rush to get forklifts refuelled and back on the job, safety may not be the number one priority on your mind even though it should be.

If you don’t need a licence to operate a pallet jack, why should I bother then? Many employers ask untrained and unsupervised employees to operate pallet jacks which initially are not seen as a hazard, but still have the capability to cause damage to employees and bystanders.

When dealing with forklifts there are some things you should always and never do. Although some aspects might be obvious, it always pays to review them as with such powerful machines even small mistakes can be costly ones.

What’s so hard about lifting a load? Picking up a load may seem like a simple manoeuvre, yet if not done properly, injury and damage can occur. When dealing with forklifts; taking shortcuts will open you up to a large amount of risk that you are better off without. Below are some useful tips that should always be in the back of your mind when lifting a load on your forklift.