Capital Equipment News May 2023

FORKLIFT SAFETY

The 8FBE Series Electric Power Forklift fitted with our SEnS+ System.

Technology and workshops ensure forklift safety Taking advantage of supplier workshops to maximise safety, coupled with new technologies like management systems, or operator assistance applications, can make the materials handling space a zero harm zone, writes Adriaan Roets.

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FAO Equipment SA believes that occupational health and safety in the material handling industry is critical for the well-being of businesses, and employees.

The safe operation of forklift trucks is key to those safety measures being met. According to Dawn Van Dyk, SHEQ Manager at CFAO Equipment SA, many accidents are due to a lack of proper training, licensing, and human behaviour. The first step in correcting this is training, which has become an important part of what CFAO Equipment SA offers clients.

“With our focus on establishing trusted partnerships and providing quality equipment solutions that keep costs down, we have come up with flexible rental agreements that are tailored to meet each customer’s specific needs.”

Bianca Smit, National Operations Manager at CFAO Equipment SA

On-site workshops It is firmly established that many

accidents are the result of a lack of proper training, licensing, and human behaviour. Van Wyk explains that the fact that

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