Your guide to forklift refresher training post-lockdown
At the start of lockdown, the HSE stated that, with justification, any forklift refresher training due on or after 16th March could be extended by 3 months. For those who were early adopters, this grace period will now be expiring, and businesses must take care to catch up on vital training to avoid a potential […]
Forklift Certification: Looking for a copy of your training certificate?
Have you previously completed training with us and now require a copy of your certificate? Find out how to get one.
Are your returning operators safe to start work?
As the country begins to take steps out of lockdown, many employers are in the process of returning staff to work and putting various measures in place for the safety of their teams. We always recommend following government and HSE guidance to reduce the risk of spreading infection and keep staff safe at work, but […]
Your legal requirements for MHE training during the outbreak
There will be few employers who have found the last few months to be ‘business as usual’. Whether fluctuations in demand have seen businesses urgently take on new recruits or furlough and return existing employees, many have had to adapt in one way or another. But in a rapidly changing world, some things remain a […]
Training safely during the COVID-19 outbreak: our 6-point plan
With basic MHE training still a requirement during the COVID-19 outbreak, we have taken measures to ensure all parties continue to remain safe throughout the duration of any courses delivered by Mentor. Whether training at your site or ours, we continue to follow the latest Government and HSE guidance to ensure your MHE courses are […]
AITT release method statement for MHE training in COVID-19
With the HSE confirming that basic MHE training courses must continue during the COVID-19 outbreak to reduce the risk of accidents and injuries, the Association of Industrial Truck Trainers (AITT) have released a comprehensive method statement detailing how to train safely during this time. Produced following consultations with the HSE, the guidance explains measures training […]
Training during the pandemic: what the HSE guidance means for you
The HSE recently issued a statement regarding the requirements for MHE training during the COVID-19 pandemic. To help businesses follow the guidance and keep their operations safe and compliant, we’ve created the following guide to applying these directions on your site. Our understanding is that the key messages of the HSE statement are as follows; […]
Free forklift safety film for inductions and training
To help those in key industries readying additional personnel to work amongst their busy forklift operations, we’ve made our ‘Safely Working with Lift Trucks’ training film freely available to view online. The video is aimed at anyone required to work on or around forklift trucks, to raise awareness and reduce the risk of accidents and […]
Brand new forklift operator training presentations released
Mentor have released brand new counterbalance and reach course presentations, designed to help qualified instructors to deliver training in line with industry standards. The latest courses have built on Mentor’s previous popular PowerPoints, now providing additional resources alongside the full theory and practical training elements. Available via simple plug-in-and-play USB sticks, the new presentations feature […]
HSE releases official guidance on MHE training during pandemic
With the nation’s supply chains currently working flat out to get essential supplies to where they are needed, MHE operators will undoubtedly play a vital role in the industry’s efforts over the coming weeks and months. And with many businesses calling on new starters to help support their operations, members of the Accrediting Bodies Association […]