When you are looking for fork truck hire in and around Durham then be aware that articulated lift trucks can work both internally and externally on rough yards, which is a dual capability beyond most Reach and VNA trucks.

Whilst you are looking for fork truck hire in and around Durham you might like to be aware that an employer was fined £2,000 and ordered to pay over £800 in costs when a HSE inspector noticed an employee being lifted eight feet into the air on a lift truck to fit a company sign to their own premises. Although no one was injured on the occasion, this incident had all the hallmarks of an accident waiting to happen. Accidents involving fork lift trucks account for a large proportion of accidents in the workplace and it is an employer’s responsibility to ensure that drivers are properly trained and use the equipment properly.

If you are looking for fork truck hire in and around Durham then be aware that that most lift truck dealers profit from servicing their equipment not selling it. Most reputable lift truck dealers will have a service vehicle and can usually fix your lift truck on site.