10 forklift hazards managers should look out for to prevent costly accidents
We take a look at forklift hazards managers and supervisors should be on the lookout for to reduce the risk of forklift accidents on site.
4 simple ways to minimise lost time by reducing accident risk
When an accident happens, everything stops. Not only is the safety of your most important asset – your team –compromised, but the productivity of your business as well. While the immediate effects are being dealt with, your deadlines are slipping by. Even a relatively minor incident such as a dropped pallet could result in delays, […]
Agency workers: 3 steps to take before granting forklift access
The three steps you must take before granting forklift access to agency workers when they are recruited to help you through busy periods.
Why the Role of the Manager is Vital
We explain how the role of the manager is vital to maintaining forklift safety throughout your operations. Read more here.
Forklift awareness more vital than ever during unprecedented times
Over recent months we have seen how quickly circumstances can change, and the long-term effects that occur as a result. The common commitment to adopting precautions such as social distancing in order to keep ourselves safe demonstrates our new heightened sense of caution, when it comes to our health. But we mustn’t overlook the knock-on […]
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 […]
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 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; […]
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. […]