Rise in Dutch forklift incidents

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- 19 Jun 2008 ( #365 ) - VLIETWEG, Netherlands
1 min read
Dutch industry association BMWT has reported an increase in forklift incidents in the Netherlands for the past four years.

BMWT says despite the heightened focus on safe work practices, forklift incidents have risen. In 2004, there were 127 incidents and three casualties; in 2005, 164 incidents and five casualties; in 2006, 182 incidents and four casualties; and in 2007, 193 incidents and four casualties.

The association says the incidents were mainly caused by human error - careless operators who underestimate risks, make wrong decisions and are not sufficiently alert at work.

The four most common incidents for the past four years are collisions, crushes, falling loads and falls from height.

BMWT represents importers and manufacturers of construction, warehouse and other equipment.
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