Forkliftaction News has always promoted forklift safety and much of the attention to date has been on training and safe operating practices.
But as Melissa Barnett writes in this week's Special Report, safety begins long before the driver approaches the equipment. It starts with design.
And as safety awareness grows, we continue to see innovative designs that address many of the risks associated with moving materials, often in confined spaces and generally in the presence of pedestrians, other vehicles and valuable stock.
While corporate responsibility covers adequate training and sound operating procedures, it also involves buying the right equipment, and fleet managers should gain some valuable insights from the Special Report.