Why do we need Forklift Driver Training?

Although driving a forklift may look simple and straight forward, it’s not. If an inexperienced driver took to the wheel of a forklift in a working environment like a large warehouse, they can cause thousands of pounds worth of damage. They can also run the risk of, in some cases, injury or even death. Not having the right amount of training or any training at all is dangerous. This is one of the main reasons approximately 400 people are injured every year from forklift-related accidents.

The Main Cause of Forklift Accidents

Driving a forklift truck takes a lot of skill and manoeuvrability as well as valid training and driving without it is against the law. If a company/business were to be caught letting employees without sufficient training or the correct qualifications drive forklifts on site, it could result in the company being fined heavily or even imprisonment. There can also be an increase in cost for the business. Accidents causing damage to the building, the goods you are working with and the equipment itself will need to be paid for. This means that repairs and new parts are required.

For more information on our Forklift Driver Training courses or to find out which course is most suited to you, please call us on 01773 763546 or email us at andrew@langleyft.co.uk. Make sure to keep up to date with what we’re up to by following us on Facebook.