Forklifts do not just improve productivity, but they also reduce numerous injuries. Before forklifts were invented hand-handling was the way many companies went through the process of moving their products inside a facility, in addition to loading and unloading trucks. When it came to a larger weight, you just enlisted more workers to help in the lifting. If the weight was too bulky and awkward then you employed the jemmy bar to loosen the object, then lifted it! It's a good business practice to make use of forklifts.