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September 4, 2020 by
East Midlands Forklifts
Forklifts are not designed to tow, and it is not recommended that you attempt to do so. If you desperately need to tow with your forklift, there are attachments that support forklift towing, though these should only be used for towing vehicles of a specific type, size and weight as outlined with each attachment. For continuous towing, we recommend finding more suitable towing equipment. This article will explain why towing is not recommended on a standalone forklift, and the accessories you can use to make towing safer. Why can’t you tow with a forklift? Forklifts were designed to lift heavy materials…
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May 27, 2020 by
East Midlands Forklifts
If things are busy, it can often be easy to cast aside certain important processes, procedures and duties to make sure all the work is done on time. When it comes to thorough forklift examinations, this isn’t something you should skip. It’s vitally important that you maintain your equipment for a number of reasons, with the following just five of the more important ones to consider. Safety As per LOLER and PUWER regulations, the safety of both the operator and the staff in the area is important. Without a thorough examination, there is a much higher chance that something could go…
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May 26, 2020 by
East Midlands Forklifts
It’s been a busy few weeks here at East Midlands Forklifts and with many businesses looking to get back up and running across the next few weeks, we thought we’d do our bit to help get local businesses (just like ours) through this period. That’s why we’ve decided to offer free forklift transport for all hires with a minimum term of 4 weeks – Subject to being within a 30 mile radius of LE115QY. Just quote code ‘Forklift4’ when speaking to one of the team and we’d be happy to arrange this offer for you. If you’d like to browse through…
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May 20, 2020 by
East Midlands Forklifts
Our top priority is the safety of our employees and clients, so we want to keep everyone informed of the steps we are taking to help stop the spread of the virus and follow government guidelines, whilst making sure that our services are still accessible to those that need them. East Midlands Forklifts are still open for business whilst we support those in key industries such as warehousing and distribution, during what is inevitably going to be a particularly busy period. Forklifts are crucial for many of the companies we are relying on right now, so we want to do our…
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May 1, 2020 by
East Midlands Forklifts
Operating a forklift takes a degree of skill and knowledge of health and safety for the job to be done effectively. If you’re wondering how to become a forklift driver, or whether it’s even the right job for you, this article will explore key questions such as standard duties, salary expectations, training requirements, and how to start a career in this area. Job description for a forklift operator A job description may vary depending on the workplace, but generally a forklift operator is responsible for operating a forklift machine to stack, transport and maneuver goods, containers or pallets. Often this is…
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April 1, 2020 by
East Midlands Forklifts
Over the course of its lifetime, your forklift truck may gradually start to develop faults which affect its everyday performance. In this article, we’ve listed some of the most common problems dealt with by operators, and how they can be fixed. Remember, you should always be monitoring the condition of your machine and enlisting the help of a professional if you want a problem to be diagnosed and fixed properly. Forklift does not start If it won’t start up, your forklift is pretty much useless. The cause of the problem could be something as obvious as a flat battery or lack…
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November 18, 2019 by
East Midlands Forklifts
Here at East Midlands Forklifts, we have recently made the exciting investment of our very own lorry. This shiny new vehicle is going to make a huge difference to the business, enabling us to have more control over our operations, which will mean that we can work much more seamlessly. The new delivery lorry will be used to transport our forklifts, and those that need to be brought to our depot for maintenance services. It boasts the ability to carry 19 tons, or an impressive 5 forklifts! One of the main benefits of having this lorry is that we’ll no longer…
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October 28, 2019 by
East Midlands Forklifts
How to enter To enter, you must comment who you believe the first try scorer will be as well as the minute in which it will be scored. The entrant with the right guess of the player and the closest minute guess will win the Amazon voucher prize! The competition is open to enter from Tuesday 29th October 2019 to midday Friday the 1st of November. The winner will be announced on Tuesday the 5th of November. In the event of a tie, the winners names will be added to a ‘hat’ and pulled out at random. The first to be…
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October 18, 2019 by
East Midlands Forklifts
What is casual forklift training? Casual forklift training is that which is carried out informally, with no official goal or accreditation. Some employers allow inexperienced newcomers to be trained by their existing forklift operators, rather than by professional training providers, which is highly concerning considering the level of risk that comes with operating a forklift truck. Some of the people carrying out this training have also never been instructed by an accredited trainer, which only worsens the problem. Although there are some elements of forklift driving which may be adequately explained in-house by experienced employees, environments such as warehouses and…
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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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