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There is no question about safety being #1 consideration when operating machinery. Both of the operator and the pedestrian.
The most important component in the safe use of a forklift is the operator.
I have a problem with safety a system that takes the decision making process away from the driver.
There is no substitute for a properly trained and experienced operator.
Call me old fashioned....
  • Posted 12 Nov 2010 01:46
  • By PPPA
  • joined 8 Sep'05 - 25 messages
  • United Kingdom

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