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 […]
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 […]
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.
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.
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 […]