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Forklift Truck Accidents
Working with a forklift hire truck whether it be on a construction site or within a distribution company can be very dangerous for the operator and for the people onsite. It is a legal requirement that the operator of the fork lift truck must go through the proper training before he or she operates the machine. Within this training it covers the essential check system of the forklift before it is used on a daily and weekly basis.
Common forktruck accidents to occur
Knowing the potential accidents that can happen with a forklift hire truck helps be aware of some dangers to avoid. In the UK alone over 8000 accidents occur each year with forklift hire trucks, here is a look at the four most common accidents to occur.
1. People being hit by a forklift truck while it is in motion, this is especially typical when the vehicle is reversing
2. Forklifts being used on unsafe floors and platforms causing the forklift truck to fall
3. People being hit by falling unstable items which are being carried by the fork truck
4. It is common for people to overload the forklift truck causing it to overturn
All of these accidents could have been avoided if the proper rules and regulations were followed. For example the overturning of a forklift hire truck would not happen if the forklift was not overloaded. It is important to check the weight of any load before it is carried especially if it appears to be heavy and bulky.
Again with the point of people being hit and run over by a forklift, this can be avoided by the operator driving with due care and attention. Reversing a forklift truck is more dangerous than forward motion because there are more blindspots and so complete vision is not always available. It is important for people onsite to be aware when a forklift is in motion so they can take the necessary precautions as well the operator of the forklift.