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Operating heavy machinery comes with great responsibility and in your workplace, operating a forklift requires specialised skills and extensive training. The greatest concern and requirement of any company is that any forklifts on their property are operated safely. For this reason, a forklift licence is a basic requirement for anyone who’d like to operate a forklift, and you might require a specific license to perform specific functions.

Forklift drivers play an integral role in the day to day functions of a company. They’re the driving force of any warehouse or factory, and we mean that quite literally. A functioning forklift ensures a smooth flow of work at production level as well as in distribution. All forklift drivers need to be trained to drive a forklift because it’s a potentially dangerous piece of machinery. The renewal and maintenance of Fork hoist licences are of vital importance, so make sure that you select the right training options for your operator’s needs.

Forklift safety is an important part of general workplace safety, especially when you work in a factory or warehouse where they’re often used. Over time you’d assume that the number of incidents involving the machine would have reduced but instead they’ve remained stable, with roughly three people hospitalised every day internationally due to a forklift-related injury.

Buying new equipment is a great business decision, but you’ll still need to maintain that machine afterwards through regular servicing and possible parts replacements. There could be a time when investing in a new machine isn’t practical or affordable, leaving you with a need for short- or long-term hire options, or the chance to invest in used equipment at a lower price.