Inside the News - Edition #399

Allan Leibowitz -
Inside the News
- 26 Feb 2009 ( #399 )
<1 min read
Whose responsibility is forklift safety? Is it up to operators to make sure they do the right thing, or does the responsibility lie with their employers? And what about the forklift manufacturers? Should they be held liable for the safety of their equipment - to the extent that they have to design for the most reckless operator? These are difficult questions which will no doubt be debated for some time to come. In the meanwhile, this week's Special Feature looks at safety products and services which may not completely eliminate all the risks, but they'll certainly help ensure safer workplaces.
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