It’s time to see training as an investment, not a cost
In the second of our three-part series, we present another key benefit guaranteed to transform boardroom views of forklift training and justify your training budget. This time, we demonstrate the significant long-term savings to be made by a safe workforce. Despite the temptation to take ‘short-cuts’, it’s safe workers who are actually more productive in […]
Need to justify your training spend? 3 key benefits your company can’t afford to overlook
Recent legislative changes have left UK companies who overlook H&S law more vulnerable than ever to potentially crippling fines. For managers, this exposure provides the ideal environment to influence safety culture at the highest level, where purse strings are often held very tightly, and get board room buy-in for essential operator and supervisor training. Over […]
What the state of your truck says about your safety standards
Knocks, bumps, scrapes… There’s a commonly-held belief that these types of daily damage are inevitable when you’re running a busy fleet of forklift trucks. In fact, it’s so acceptable at some companies that their annual budgets regularly include six-figure contingencies for repairing or replacing racking alone. Focusing on managing the damage may appear to be […]
Mentor all set to adopt new ABA standards from 1st July
We’ll be adopting new Accrediting Bodies Association (ABA) standards for counterbalance and reach testing as of 1st July 2017, ahead of the deadline later this year. As you may be aware, the ABA for Workplace Transport have revised the testing standards for category B1 and D1 trucks, meaning all those providing training under an ABA-member […]
Your responsibility to young workers – make sure they’re safe to start work
Whether all forklift operators realise it or not, manoeuvring powerful, four tonne lift trucks at pace around a busy working environment is a big responsibility. As the operator, you’re accountable for the safety of those working around you on foot and, with many workplaces failing to include pedestrians in forklift safety awareness training, their safety […]
A guide to forklift training legislation: what you need to know
Following the recent changes to UK sentencing guidelines, prosecutions and fines for breaches of Health and Safety law are at an all-time high. So it’s more important than ever that those responsible for safety understand exactly what is required of them, and how to implement it. When it comes to MHE training, there is a […]
Mentor & FLTA tell the truth about forklift safety at Health & Safety Scotland
We’re joining forces with the Fork Lift Truck Association (FLTA) for Health & Safety Scotland to reveal the truth about what causes forklift accidents and provide some important advice for managers of lift truck operations. In their talk, ‘The Truth about Forklift Safety and How to Make a Difference’, Mentor MD Stuart Taylor and FLTA […]
The main root cause of forklift accidents revealed & how you can make a difference
Businesses that rely on forklift trucks are often fast-paced with deadlines and targets at the forefront of operations. In a bid to aid safety and efficiency, enhancements to trucks, advances in automation and a wealth of additional systems are increasingly available for those wanting to improve current ways of working. But until such a time […]
Use simple 3-points-of-contact rule to prevent nasty falls
Falls, slips and trips account for around a third of all UK workplace injuries, and forklift operators and warehouse staff are at significant risk. Falls from stationary and moving lift trucks can cause serious injuries, so make sure that everyone understands the risks. Encourage operators to take care when mounting and dismounting lift trucks […]
A complacent attitude to safety is now more risky than ever. Here’s why
With constant advances in technology, vehicle cameras and CCTV are becoming increasingly adopted as valuable monitoring tools. Throw in the ever-growing use of smartphones, and it’s easier than ever to capture – and share – incriminating photos and videos of unsafe practice… At a time when fines and prosecutions for breaches of health and safety […]