Business Update: Coronavirus (COVID-19) 19/03/2020
During this uncertain time, we wanted to provide some reassurance regards Mentor’s continued operations and adoption of the latest Government guidance. We would like to assure our customers that we remain fully functional, with our offices remaining open and some staff working from home, and continue to carry out training across the UK, wherever it […]
Reduce the risk of costly damage in 3 simple steps
Our recent forklift safety survey revealed that a shocking amount of businesses do not actively monitor incremental damage on their sites, only becoming aware of it after an accident occurs. Unfortunately, many businesses seem to readily accept needless breakages, and write off thousands of pounds worth of preventable damage to trucks, racking, buildings and stock. […]
From untrained to over-confident – how safe are your operators?
How comfortable are your operators with their daily work? Do they sometimes face tasks they are unfamiliar with? Or do they regularly repeat the same jobs they’ve done for years? Either case presents its own risks and must be carefully managed to keep accidents to a minimum. Here we explore both ends of the spectrum, […]
Get the most out of your Safe Systems of Work & massively reduce risk
As we covered last time, employers have a legal duty of care to their employees and anyone else who could be affected by their operations. Yet industry news bulletins continue to report that the HSE has found forklift accidents that have taken place to be entirely avoidable, had appropriate systems and control measures been in […]
Your guide to forklift safety and the law
For those who work with forklift trucks – either as an employer, operator, or manager – the abundance of relevant regulations can make understanding your legal responsibilities seem overwhelming. But one piece of legislation it’s vital that you’re familiar with is the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 (HASAWA), as it forms the […]
How to avoid shocking safety statistics
To be effective, managers must fully understand their role in upholding safety – especially given their responsibility for your most valuable asset: your workforce. But our recent forklift safety survey has revealed a number of shocking statistics that call for greater awareness among UK operators and their managers. For example, half of those overseeing operations […]
Report reveals industry safety shortcomings
In support of National Forklift Safety Month this October, we’ve released a comprehensive forklift safety report featuring shocking statistics that call for greater awareness among UK operators and their managers. Forklift Safety Insights is a new report and guidance document, recommending ways to improve site safety after a recent survey revealed the troubling realties of […]
How to create proactive managers who put safety policies into practice
Do you find that despite your company having operator training, risk assessments and relevant safe systems of work (SSOW) in place, forklift accidents, near misses and bad habits persist? Here, we explain why skilled and confident managers are key when it comes to upholding safety in your operations. Vital reinforcement According to a recent survey […]
New testing standards for Category A machines
The Accrediting Bodies Association for Workplace Transport (ABA) have released an updated Basic Operating Skills Test for pedestrian and rider pallet trucks (categories A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6 & A7). Taking into account feedback from a variety of stakeholders, including the HSE, the standards have been revised to produce a test more tailored to […]
The 2 most overlooked elements of forklift training
Most companies accept the need for basic forklift operator training, but a recent survey has revealed that almost one third of respondents failed to deliver the two key follow-up stages: specific job training and familiarisation training. All three stages are vital, but the latter are often overlooked, even though – without them – operators may […]