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September 12, 2019 by
East Midlands Forklifts
Want to be able to drive a forklift truck but unsure of the requirements? You’re not alone – with so many different options available for training, certification and licensing, it can be confusing to know what’s necessary for you to get started. Read on to find out how to make sure you’re ready to start operating your forklift – it’s actually a lot simpler than you might think. The basics A licence isn’t essential to drive a forklift truck, but there are a few requirements that you must meet in order to safely operate one. Age – the HSC Approved Code…
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August 22, 2019 by
East Midlands Forklifts
How to enter To enter, you must comment with a numerical guess of how many individual tea bags a counterbalance forklift could carry (based on weight) The entrant with the closest guess to the figure determined by East Midlands Forklifts will win the prize of a biscuit hamper. The competition is open to enter from Thursday 22nd August 2019 to midday Tuesday 27th August 2019. The winner will be announced on Tuesday 27th August and the hamper will be delivered to the winner’s address within two weeks. In the event of a tie, the winners names will be added to a…
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July 4, 2019 by
East Midlands Forklifts
When forklifts are used in an industrial setting, such as a warehouse for instance, they can quickly improve the efficiency and internal flow of labour. They make difficult, tedious jobs more manageable for workers, allowing them to distribute, organise and transport goods quickly and effectively. However, statistics show that over 1,300 employees in the UK are hospitalised due to forklift accidents each year. Poor health and safety procedures, which can lead to the improper use of forklifts, can have serious consequences for a business — monetary and otherwise. The cost of damaged machinery Forklifts are valuable assets to a business. If…
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June 24, 2019 by
East Midlands Forklifts
Forklifts are relatively compact vehicles and yet are capable of carrying extremely heavy loads. At first glance, you may wonder how the forklift achieves this without toppling forward. The answer is actually quite simple, and it all comes down to one thing: physics. In this article, we’re going to explain how forklift stability works and how to stay safe when lifting heavy loads. Counterweight Physics teaches us that stability occurs when a force is balanced with an equal, opposite force. Forklifts attest to this theory by countering the heavy weight at the front with an equal or greater weight at the…
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May 30, 2019 by
East Midlands Forklifts
There is a common misconception regarding forklift licenses and the corresponding training. Many people presume the process of receiving a forklift license is similar to receiving a driving license — everyone takes a standardised test and, once passed, receives a shiny new license that allows them to drive any car (with a few exceptions) anywhere in the country. The truth is, forklift licenses don’t really exist. Not physical licenses anyway. Instead, you will receive a physical certificate upon completing a training course. If your employer deems this certification to be sufficient enough to operate the forklift safely and properly, they will…
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May 15, 2019 by
East Midlands Forklifts
1906 saw the creation of the very first forklift, a contraption not too dissimilar to the forklifts of today. A little over a century later, forklifts are ubiquitous, helping businesses throughout the manufacturing industry lift and transport heavy goods with minimal effort. Unlike the solitary forklift variety back in 1906, forklifts today have branched into a number of different subsets, each engineered to cater to specific tasks and environments. Here at East Midlands Forklifts, we sell many types of forklifts, including reach, counterbalance, warehouse, pedestrian stacker, multi-directional, telescopic and side loader. The various forklifts are tailored for performing particular jobs, and,…
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April 30, 2019 by
East Midlands Forklifts
For many industries, forklifts are ubiquitous; their presence is vital to ensure day-to-day business operations are successful. Forklifts are, therefore, sometimes purchased up front and owned by the business. However, at East Midlands Forklifts, we also provide forklifts for hire. What types of forklift hire are available? There are two types of forklift hire: fast, short-term hire and long-term leasing contracts. Short-term hire entails hiring a forklift for a short, unspecified amount of time, whereas long-term leasing will be for a much longer and explicit duration. Why would you need to hire a forklift short term? Short term hire of a…
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April 23, 2019 by
East Midlands Forklifts
Here at East Midlands Forklifts, we’re offering a free renewal thorough examination with every used forklift sold. For more information on this offer, contact one of the team today on 0800 998 1218. Alternatively, you can browse through our wide range of available used forklifts here – https://www.eastmidlandsforklifts.co.uk/product-categories/used-forklift-truck-sales/
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January 25, 2019 by
East Midlands Forklifts
Here at East Midlands Forklifts, we’re offering 12 Months free servicing with any purchased used forklift. Browse through our range today or for more information, contact us direct on 0800 998 1218 Terms & Conditions Maximum of 4 services at 13 Weeks or 250 Truck Hours, within a 30 miles radius of the Loughborough Depot
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January 15, 2019 by
East Midlands Forklifts
Taking your forklift onto public roads must be done in accordance with the current legislation. Perhaps you think that offloading something at the side of the road or nipping across the street does not require your forklift have the appropriate registration, tax or insurance – this is not true, and you could be committing an offence without realising it. Here at East Midlands Forklifts, we’ve put together this short guide to the laws concerning forklifts on public roads and how you can adhere to them – helping you avoid any issues or fines in the future. Can forklifts go on public…
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