While investigating an electric fork lift in and around Dumfies & Galloway 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.

While trying to find an electric fork lift in and around Dumfies & Galloway it may be worth knowing that the Atlet Tempo is a quick, low level order picker which has a unique Friction Force system to give even traction, make cornering stable and therefore safer and reduces wear on the drive wheel.

Tip – If you are searching for an electric fork lift near Dumfies & Galloway and are considering a second hand machine remember to treat the purchase in a similar way to how you would buy a second hand car. Check out the machine as much as possible, test drive it and look for a service or maintenance history.