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#1 Posted : 24 September 2009 09:09:00(UTC)
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Posted By Graham Halliday I am trying to do some research into the number of accidents in the UK involving certain types of equipment at work. Does anyone have the faintest idea how I can find out a rough estimate for the number of forklift trucks, ladders and scaffold systems in use by companies in the UK? I don't know where to start.
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#2 Posted : 24 September 2009 11:13:00(UTC)
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Posted By Paul Skyrme Hi Graham, The last time I remember such a question was at an IEE lecture given by one of HSE's inspectors. A member of the audience made a similar request, & I think, the inspector advised that a certain amount of data may be available on their website, or failing that to make a freedom of information act request to HSE. Was a long time ago mind! HTH Paul
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#3 Posted : 24 September 2009 11:15:00(UTC)
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Posted By Graham Halliday Thanks Paul, I did get a reply from the FLTA who have estimated a minimum of 350,000 forklift trucks are in operation within the UK. I will try PASMA and the Ladder Association to see if they can add any estimates from their industry knowledge.
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