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Forklift Trucks - History

Clark are credited with producing the forerunner of the seated counterbalanced forklift truck in 1917 but it was Yale that, in 1925, produced the first electric truck that had raising forks and an elevating mast. After the 2nd world war British industry started importing forklift trucks from the USA and they were used mainly for outside applications but then in in 1946 the first truly British company, Coventry Climax, produced the first forklift truck and the rest as they say, is history. Forklift trucks nowadays are more sophisticated with complex electronic and hydraulic systems, high visibility masts and with comfort and safety for the operator paramount.

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Forklifts are widely used from warehouses to building sites. There are many different types each with their own particular requirements. The most common are counterbalance forklifts, side shift forklifts and rough terrain forklifts and each has its own requirements from the forklift truck training provided.

Accredited forklift truck training helps you not only stay within the current regulations but ensures that your staff fully understand the capabilities of the machine and therefore the most effective way to use it.

In addition to forklift truck training this course covers essential features of forklift trucks and their daily maintenance, including how to avoid the potential dangers of operation, how to assess loads and move them safely, how to get the best from your forklift in different conditions and the relevant legal requirements through effective forklift truck training.

Once again the forklift truck training can either be held at your site for groups of people, which has the advantage of developing some friendly camaraderie to see who will be the best. Reducing the time taken, by eliminating the traveling time involved. Alternatively we can arrange training at our own site for individuals or smaller groups.

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When contacting us about forklift truck training it is important to give us an accurate overview of the experience levels and existing relevant qualifications held by all the people to attend the course.

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