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Four Common Driver-Related Causes Of Forklift Accidents & How To Prevent Them

Consequences of a forklift accident range from minor damage to severe human injury, and even death. Most of these accidents are preventable, mainly as many are as a result of driver error or negligence. Below are four common driver-related causes of forklift accidents, and the solution to preventing them:  

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Safety, Productivity & Cost-Saving Benefits Of Using Forklift Accessories

Forklift accessories are often only considered by business owners or operation controllers when they have a specific need for specialised equipment. However, when used in a planned and efficient manner, forklift accessories can result in safety, productivity and cost-saving benefits, as discussed below:

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Why Your Forklift Drivers Should Attend A Refresher Course

As a business owner you’ll know that all forklift drivers should attend a forklift training course before starting a new job and that drivers are required to have a valid licence at all times. However, what about your existing drivers? In addition to the safety regulations and compliance requirements that exist, there are also practical reasons why your drivers should attend a forklift refresher course regularly. Below are just a few such reasons:

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Why It’s The Responsibility Of Your Business To Ensure Forklift Licences Are Up To Date

Businesses tend to be strict when it comes to verifying that a potential new forklift driver has a valid licence before employing the person. However, most are not as stringent when it comes to checking to make sure that their staff have valid licences and that their abilities are still up to the required standard.
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Five Steps To Acquiring A Forklift Licence In New Zealand

Forklift operation is an in-demand skill needed across industry sectors and in warehouses, depots, ports and building sites. Many companies favour forklift operators in possession of a forklift licence from an approved training institution as the documentation proves they can safely and efficiently operate forklift trucks.
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Avoid These Frequent Forklift Driver Errors With Approved Forklift Certification

Incidents involving forklifts in the workplace have resulted in injuries and fatalities and cost companies thousands of dollars in fines. One New Zealand company had to pay a hefty $272,000 fine after an employee’s leg was crushed in a forklift accident. Professional forklift certification remains the best way to avoid forklift accidents caused by operator behaviour. By identifying common driver errors, you can put measures in place to protect your employees, visitors and your company’s exposure to exorbitant fines.

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