£0 Start Blogs and News Taking care of your forklift during winter Winter has arrived as the days are becoming shorter and the temperature is getting colder. Adverse weather has an impact on your working conditions and material handling equipment, but there are steps you can take to prepare for winter and ensure your operation runs safely. Your safety is paramount Operating a forklift outside in adverse weather can put your operators’ safety and well-being at risk. Snow and ice, wet and slippery conditions, impaired vision, and other harsh weather conditions are widely ignored, resulting in more accidents and damaged equipment. At Toyota Material Handling UK, we care about our customers' health and safety, so we have applied our experience and knowledge and put together a guide for looking after your truck this winter, to help you avoid accidents and damage to your forklift truck. Download our winter guide Key points to remember this winter This winter make sure you've got the essentials covered: Make sure that all truck operators are trained on how to drive in cold, wet and slippery conditions and are aware of the hazards. Ensure your operators are well-protected against the elements with windproof winter clothing, warm hats and gloves, and a high-visibility vest. Recognise any potential risks before operating your truck and prepare for the task at hand, such as gritting your operational areas and testing your tyres for proper pressure, quality, and life. Forklifts, like any other vehicle, should be fitted with the correct winter gear, such as the appropriate tyres are installed to ensure traction and stability on slick roads, as well as weather-proof cabins (or a forklift cover) and working lights. Drive with caution, adjust your driving habits to suit the weather and only drive as fast as the conditions will safely allow. View the full guide About Toyota Who we are Why buy a Toyota Design Centre Logistic Solution Centre Work at Toyota Material Handling PR and News Pension Scheme Governance Compliance Documents Toyota values The Toyota Way Toyota Production Systems (TPS) Sustainability Code of conduct Partners Our dealer network Customer service Contact us Delivery Warranty & Return policy How to buy online FAQs Terms & Conditions Privacy policy Cookie policy Cookie settings Prices valid for Online orders only. Copyright © 2017 Toyota Material Handling UK - Stirling Road, Trading Estate, Slough, SL1 4SY - 0370 850 1409 - VAT Number GB 669 2842 89 Hide comparison Clear all COMPARE