ABA introduce revised counterbalance & reach testing standards
As of 1st September 2018, Accrediting Bodies Association (ABA) testing standards for counterbalance and reach fork lift trucks will be changed, following feedback from the four accrediting companies that form the ABA. The changes come as a result of the ABA’s annual review of the testing standards to ensure they are working in practice for […]
3 checks to make before authorising forklift use onsite
The three things you must check before you authorise someone to use forklift trucks on your site.
Site audits available nationwide with same-day results
To further assist businesses looking for ways to maximise productivity and site safety, we’ve developed our site auditing programme and can now offer better availability than ever to those who need it. In line with demand, we’ve expanded our team of auditors and are providing nationwide coverage so organisations all over the UK can benefit […]
Do lift truck operators need to wear seatbelts?
We break down the best practice guidance regarding the use of seatbelts on forklift trucks.
How long should forklift training take?
We explain how long your operators should spend in training to ensure their needs are met, as well as those of your business.
No such thing as a lift truck ‘licence’: how to confirm driver competence
As a forklift training provider, we’re often asked about lift truck licences and how long they last. But such a document doesn’t actually exist.
What new LEEA crane training standards mean for you
The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) has implemented new training standards for overhead crane operator training, that will benefit operators & businesses alike. The latest requirements, implemented to promote consistency in the quality of courses accredited by the Association, specify a minimum novice course duration as well as placing a cap on the maximum number […]
Generic manual handling training: a “waste of time and money”
HSE urge businesses to avoid generic manual handling training, branding it a “waste of time and money”. Read more here.
L117: Your definitive, must-read guide to compliant forklift training & more
Staying on top of the latest legal requirements, while managing your workforce & ensuring you stay profitable can be a real juggling act for those managing forklift operations. After all, you need to ensure you’re working safely by law, while keeping your staff productive and targets met – all while working within budget! Fortunately, the […]
Forklifts & pedestrians: how close is too close on your site?
One look at the frequency and severity of recent forklift accidents should be enough to convince anyone that wherever possible, lift trucks and pedestrians should be kept apart. Each year, 1300 workers in the UK are seriously injured following accidents involving lift trucks. And according to HSE figures, in 57% of cases, the victim is […]