HSE Warns Of The Dangers Of Using Fork Lift Trucks Inappropriately After Carlisle Firm Is Fined, UK

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is warning employers of the danger of using forklift trucks inappropriately. The warning follows the prosecution of a Carlisle joinery company after an employee was lifted eight feet into the air on a forklift truck to fit a company sign. Dick Thompson and Co (Cumbria) Ltd of Blackdyke Road, Carlisle were fined £2,000 and ordered to pay £834.

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Filed under: Public Health on February 7th, 2008