One of the key aims of National Forklift Safety Day 2025 is to highlight personal stories that underscore the critical importance of workplace safety. Real-life experiences, especially those involving incidents with material handling equipment (MHE), encourage people to reflect on whether they’re truly following best practices to protect themselves and their colleagues.
Apprentice Forklift Technician, Ewan Hill, shared his story of a serious accident he experienced in 2022 with an audience of fellow apprentices at SMB College. His powerful testimony is a stark reminder of why personal protective equipment (PPE) is essential and following pre-set procedures are paramount.
Watch the video below to hear Ewan recount his accident, learn how PPE helped reduce the long-term impact, and hear Ewan’s advice for others working in the sector.