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Known by various names such as a high/low, a stacker-truck, a trailer loader, sideloader, fork truck, tow-motor or a fork hoist, the forklift truck has become an invaluable tool for warehouse workers over time. However, despite its worth, the forklift has also been responsible for countless accidents in the workplace due to the dangers it presents.
First developed in the early 1900s by workers building the Pennsylvania Railroad, the forklift rose in popularity during the First World War partly due to the labour shortages caused by the war. The humble work platforms that were first developed in America were quickly developed into sophisticated trucks ergonomically designed to handle the multitude of different tasks they are now used for.
However, while the invention of the forklift has helped increase factory productivity and efficiency rates, sadly it has also led to numerous work accidents. All too often these result in serious personal injury and even death.
In May 2010, a 25-year-old man was killed in a forklift truck accident at a glass recycling factory in Cheshire. The accident happened after the forklift truck fell on the worker, resulting in serious crush injuries.
Common accidents involving forklifts include crush injuries after a truck has toppled over, crash injuries sustained on impact with another object or truck, and personal injuries after a worker has been hit by a truck.
When used correctly, with proper safety procedures put in place, the forklift is a safe piece of equipment which provides the worker with an easy way of moving large quantities of heavy items that would otherwise be very time consuming to move.
Inadequate training and poor health and safety procedures are often to blame for such work accidents as employers fail to take the necessary precautions to prevent safety risks.
Employers have a responsibility to safeguard the needs of their workers. This includes setting stringent health and safety policies in place as well as providing adequate training to ensure that workers are competent using the trucks.
If you have suffered an accident at work that you believe was not your fault, you may be eligible to make a compensation claim.
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