New Managing Forklift Operations e-learning course
We’re thrilled to announce the upcoming launch of our all new Managing Forklift Operations course, available for the first time online, as well as face-to-face, to help busy managers fit training around daily demands. The first e-learning course of its kind in the UK, Managing Forklift Operations is AITT accredited, and specifically developed by Mentor […]
What your basic forklift training must cover (& what it shouldn’t)
Operator training is crucial for those required to use forklift trucks. But how can you be sure that any training given by your provider or in-house instructor is meeting the legal standards? Your best bet is to ensure your provider follows the Approved Code of Practice for Rider-operated lift trucks — known as L117 — […]
Your guide to safer, more efficient forklift loading
According to BITA analysis of recent RIDDOR reports, 1 in 6 work-based injuries involving forklift trucks is connected to the loading & unloading of trailers. Clearly these are high-risk activities, but they can easily be made safer, not to mention more efficient, if best practice is followed. What’s more, you’ll save on costly accidents, damage […]
4 causes of forklift tip-overs & how to reduce the risk
We explore 4 common causes of forklift tip-overs and how to reduce the risk of costly accidents on your site.
5 forklift safety pitfalls & how to avoid them
Forklift Safety – make sure your forklift operators understand how to safely mount (and dismount) a forklift truck.
Forklift attachments: simple checklist for safe selection
Forklift attachments can boost the efficiency of your operations, but only if used correctly. Here’s a simple six-point checklist for safe selection.
How to save time & money with conversion training
Thankfully, it is now commonly accepted amongst most employers that operator training is a necessity for staff required to use MHE. However, there’s still a misconception that every novice operator needs a basic training course to cover each piece of equipment they need to use. But this is not the case, and implementing your forklift […]
Give your operations the green light with a site safety audit
We’ve developed a new site safety audit which shows, at a glance, whether your forklift operations are working as safely, legally and profitably as possible. Using a simple traffic light system, the Site Safety Audit and Risk Analysis helps your organisation identify where they are meeting regulatory standards and where there are opportunities for improvement. […]
Pre-use checks – 3 key things your operators must know
Whatever you call them on your site – daily, pre-use or pre-shift checks – they form an important part of most companies’ Safe Systems of Work. But, in reality, are they being carried out as often as they should? And if they aren’t, why not? There’s no definitive term for these regular forklift inspections which […]
How to keep forklift use to authorised operators only
In our previous blog post we stressed the importance of ensuring relevant staff are fully trained and authorised to use forklift trucks before they are allowed to begin operating on site. But what about everyone else? Do you have measures in place to ensure unauthorised staff, contractors or visitors to site can’t use your MHE […]