If you are investigating komatsu counterbalance forklifts in and around Dalbeattie DG5 be aware that your first problem in buying a forklift could be just locating a dealer. Forklift trucks are officially known as “Lift trucks” and are commonly listed in directories under “Industrial Trucks”.

While searching for komatsu counterbalance forklifts in and around Dalbeattie DG5 be aware that it is almost impossible to determine the year of manufacture for a forklift as most do not have an age stamp on the data plate.

While investigating komatsu counterbalance forklifts in and around Dalbeattie DG5 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.