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With forklift truck accidents comprising almost a quarter of all workplace transport accidents it is not surprising that the Fork Lift Truck Association was set up, by companies involved in the manufacture and use of the vehicles, to act as a central resource for information and advice on all aspects of using lift trucks and materials handling issues.
As the most representative body of its kind in Europe the FLTA exists to maintain and raise standards in the industry, both to protect the interests of consumers, and to improve safety and productivity wherever they are used.
Its members come from all aspects of the industry, including manufacturers, importers, distributors, dealers and suppliers of accessories and services. All must agree to meet certain standards and abide by a code of practice.
The association's safe user group is aimed specifically at owners and drivers of fork lift trucks and each year in September the FTLA organises a safety week to highlight best practices to avoid casualties.
The rate of worker deaths and injuries doubles in September because of the build-up to Christmas when more temporary staff are employed to handle extra stock for retailers.
FLTA chief executive David Ellison believes much of the problem regarding fork lift truck safety lies with managers and supervisors. "All too often, the people responsible for enforcing good practice are poorly equipped for the task," he explains.
"It's not unusual for managers and supervisors to have had no formal training in fork lift truck safety, and have too little time to do the research. As a result, these men and women charged with looking after our workplaces are often not able to recognise risks when they see them and take action before problems occur."
The FTLA has a variety of publications and information on its website to help managers and supervisors avoid workplace accidents involving lifting trucks which lead to 43 deaths and injuries every week.
Compensation for a forklift accident through YouClaim
It is the responsibility of every employer to ensure all equipment and methods used in a business are operated and practiced in the most safe and efficient manner. This includes ensuring full training has been given to workers and experienced supervisors are on hand to reduce the possibility of a forklift accident.
However, should an industrial accident occur in a factory, warehouse, building site or anywhere else a lifting truck is used, the victim, or his loved ones, may well wish to consider making a compensation claim for pain, suffering or loss of earnings which has resulted.
The personal injury lawyers who work with YouClaim are available throughout the UK for consultations, advice and representation if you have been involved in a work accident which was not your fault. Their sympathetic attitude, allied to the highest professional standards and supervised by the Solicitors Regulation Agency, means you can be assured of the best attention.
Not only that but by operating under the no win no fee system, you will receive every penny of compensation won for you without deduction.
With this pledge, you can be confident that if you have been a victim of a forklift accident, YouClaim's legal team will do their utmost on your behalf. To find out more, call now on 0800 10 757 95
