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Top Tip - If you are looking for rent used fork trucks it is a good idea to get more than one quote, usually 3 quotes are sufficient to enable you to make an informed decision.

While investigating rent used fork trucks in and around Birmingham B8 you should be aware that a business was fined £2,000 and plus costs when a Health and safety Executive inspector found a worker being lifted eight feet into the air on a forklift truck to fit a company sign on the building. Although no one was hurt this incident had all the hallmarks of an accident waiting to happen. Accidents involving fork lift trucks make up a significant proportion of accidents in the workplace and it is an employer’s responsibility to ensure that drivers receive proper training and that equipment is used correctly.

While trying to find rent used fork trucks in and around Birmingham B8 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 searching for rent used fork trucks in and around Birmingham B8 bear in mind that articulated forklift trucks are versatile and are available in both electric powered and gas powered. Aisle Master is one of several well established brands which is known for build quality and reliability.



Whilst trying to find rent used fork trucks in and around Birmingham B8 you may wish to know that a warehouse employee became trapped under the forklift he was driving, after it fell over on to him causing his death.

Whilst searching for rent used fork trucks in and around Birmingham B8 it is worth knowing that a well-maintained electric forklift battery has an estimated life of 5-7 years however they can often last as long as ten years. But the life expectancy will be considerably reduced if it is consistently run hard and not given enough time to cool down.

While looking for rent used fork trucks in and around Birmingham B8 remember that older specification forklifts will not have a clear view mast. Older forklifts have hydraulic cylinders in the upright which are impossible to see through. These older machines take need a much more experienced operator and also reduce productivity.