Because our equipment, by its very nature, provides security, it is our mission to transform usage in certain territories to improve working conditions. Moreover, ensuring the optimum safety of all of our users involves a commitment at every level: from our component and attachment qualification tests to delivery of a global prevention campaign.
Our prevention approach is designed to help you choose the right equipment and give the driver the knowledge and expertise necessary for safe operation.
KEY RISK FIGURES
An accident involving a piece of handling equipment is always linked to several factors: the equipment chosen not being suitable for the environment, poor knowledge and misuse of the equipment.
+550
From its entry into service, a telehandler will be leased more than 550 times.
+250
From its entry into service, a platform will be leased more than 250 times.
Source:Manitou Group
80% of handling truck accidents involve a pedestrian
Source:OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)
90% of lift trucks will be involved in an accident during their lifetime
Source:Industrial Truck Association
25% lift trucks account for 25% of workplace injuries
Source:Health & Safety Authority
70% of accidents could be avoided with appropriate training and safety measures
Source:OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MACHINE
Check out our multimedia library, which will give you advice and guidance on using your machine correctly.Videos, instruction manuals, educational posters, quick reference guides, etc.
Multimedia library