Warehouse warning

Briggs Equipment is warning fleet operators to refresh their health and safety procedures and make sure they can safely cope with demand as industry gears up for the busiest period of the year. Historical studies commissioned by Briggs Equipment suggest the sudden increase in workload can lead to a disproportionate increase in accidents involving forklift operators, and managers need to face up to a number of challenges.

Asset manager Allan Parsons says: "A study carried out several years ago suggests that 10-15% of accidents are the result of inadequate training and this is likely to become a greater risk during busy periods when more agency staff are employed."