Category: Safety

Forklifts are among the most useful, and most dangerous, pieces of equipment found in Australian workplaces. Used daily in warehouses, distribution centres, manufacturing facilities, and shipping yards to lift, stack, and transfer loads, they are a fundamental part of how goods move through the supply chain. They are also one of the leading causes of […]

Every Linde forklift leaves the factory with a unique serial number stamped into it.  However this number is far more than just a registration code. When you know how to read it, a Linde forklift serial number tells you exactly what kind of machine you’re dealing with: where it was made, when it rolled off […]

Workplace safety remains a critical issue across Australia. According to Safe Work Australia, there were 3,414 work-related fatalities between 2013 and 2016. More recent data shows 200 fatalities in 2023 and 198 in 20024 and 167 in 2025. While this reflects improvement, every incident is one too many. Creating a safer workplace requires consistent systems, […]

Forklift work cages are also known as personnel cages or safety platforms.  Are essential attachments for safely lifting workers at height. In Australia, strict compliance requirements apply, making it critical for both buyers and sellers to understand proper design, usage, and safety standards.  This guide covers everything you need to know about forklift work cage compliance […]

If you’re buying, selling, or operating a forklift in Australia, understanding the forklift capacity isn’t optional.  Its critical for safety, compliance, and performance. In this guide, we break down everything you need to know about rated capacity, Safe Working Load (SWL), and Working Load Limit (WLL), and how they apply across different forklift types. What […]