Forklifts and other complex lifting machinery is essential within a workplace that requires a large amount of heavy lifting.

As part of a workplaces safety, all lifting equipment must undergo a safety inspection, and regular maintenance to make sure it is working to the best of its ability while also keeping workers safety as top priority.

Any worker using the forklift must undergo training in handling, driving and safety before they are allowed to use it. Forklifts can be difficult to handle when you have not been trained how to use them correctly and safely, with the miss-use of forklifts resulting in injury and even fatalities within the workplace. Forklift training can be completed in house or by an external party, all training should be kept on record, and mandatory updates completed too.

It is important the employers report any faults to lifting machinery immediately, and the item should not be used until inspected and fixed by a professional.