Introduction:As winter descends, the challenges for forklift operators multiply, and a proactive approach to weather protection becomes crucial. Trinton Castetter, an expert from Toyota Forklift Trucks, shares valuable insights to help operators, supervisors, and facility managers prepare for the harsh winter conditions ahead. This guide explores forklift weather protection across various facets of operations. Forklift...
When the load centre is increased on a forklift truck, it is crucial to recalculate the lifting capacity to ensure safe and efficient operation. The lifting capacity is affected by the load centre distance, and adjusting this distance requires a straightforward calculation. Below is a step-by-step guide to help you determine the new lifting capacity:...
Lessons Learned from a Tragic Incident In a devastating incident on June 4, 2019, Jamie Anderson, a 35-year-old father of one, lost his life when the forklift truck he was operating overturned at a Barcode Warehouse Ltd depot in Newark. The aftermath of this tragic event has resulted in a £500,000 fine for the manufacturing...
Heavy Consequences for Companies Ignoring Regulations In a deeply unfortunate incident on September 3, 2019, Anthony Pennell, a 32-year-old groundworker, suffered life-altering injuries when heavy drainage pipes fell on him at a construction site in Fradley Park, Lichfield. The aftermath of this accident has led to significant consequences for two construction companies, R O Donnell...
Blackpool Clothing Firm Fined £40,000 for Forklift Accident In a distressing incident on March 25, 2022, at T. Print Limited’s Bristol Avenue site in Blackpool, self-employed delivery driver Andrew “John” Robinson faced life-altering injuries when struck by a forklift truck. The company’s failure to implement adequate safety measures resulted in serious consequences for Mr. Robinson,...
Waste Company Faces Fines After Employee Loses Leg In a tragic incident on March 16, 2022, an employee of Eco Waste and Recycling Limited suffered life-altering injuries when he was run over by a reversing telehandler at the company’s waste transfer site in Hertfordshire. The subsequent investigation by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) revealed...
Lancashire Trucking Company Fined £30,000 After Mechanic’s Fatal Accident E. Jackson (Chatburn) Limited, a Lancashire trucking company, faces a £30,000 fine following a tragic incident in which a mechanic, Joseph Robinson, lost his life while repairing a forklift truck. The accident occurred at the company’s site in Clitheroe on October 13, 2020. The unfortunate incident...
£600,000 Fine for Manufacturing Company After Worker’s Leg Crushed by Forklift Truck AkzoNobel Packaging Coatings Limited, a manufacturing company, is facing a hefty £600,000 fine following a serious incident where a worker’s leg was crushed by a forklift truck. The unfortunate incident occurred at the company’s Birmingham site on Bordesley Green Road on May 8,...
Results in £600,000 Fine for Landscaping Supply Company Kelkay Limited, a garden landscaping supply company based in East Yorkshire, is facing a £600,000 fine following a devastating incident that resulted in the death of an employee. Brian White, 59, lost his life while operating a forklift truck at the company’s site on Heck and Pollington...
Results in £800,000 Fine for Wine Company Kingsland Drinks Ltd, a wine and drinks supplier based in Salford, has been fined £800,000 after a fatal incident involving a visiting HGV driver. John Fitzpatrick, a 59-year-old from Oldham, lost his life when he was struck by a forklift truck at the company’s depot. The devastating incident...
