The advocacy group EVO is highlighting a dangerous trend where job seekers and employees are increasingly taking cheap and fast forklift training courses. While these courses are often inexpensive, they don’t improve driving skills!
7 deaths annually due to forklift accidents
As many as 1,500 workplace accidents involving forklifts occur annually, resulting in an average of seven fatalities. The vast majority of these accidents are caused by human error. Follow the link and read the full article from EVO: Cheap forklift training dangerous
Who is liable for a forklift accident?
In general, the employer is liable for personal injury resulting from a workplace accident involving a forklift. An employer has a very strict duty of care to ensure the safety of employees. A judge will quickly rule that an employer has fulfilled this duty of care! Follow the link and read more about employer liability for workplace accidents involving a forklift.
Employer liable for poor training?
Because the employer has a very strict duty of care towards its employees, the employer must also ensure that staff receive proper training and information.
An employer must also investigate the applicant’s educational background when hiring new staff. If the applicant has received a cheap and poor-quality education, the employer would be wise – if they hire the applicant – to offer a new, thorough and good education.
Is an employment agency liable for personal injury?
Many forklift drivers work under a temporary employment agency. Through the agency, the temporary worker works for an employer (hirer). If the temporary worker is involved in an industrial accident with a forklift, they can hold both the hirer and the agency liable for their injuries.
Hit by a forklift at work?
Not only the employee who operated the forklift, but also employees who are hit by a forklift on the work floor can claim damages from their employer. This is especially true if the forklift driver received cheap and poor training.
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