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 […]
Pre-use checks – 3 key things your operators must know
Ensure your forklift operators can answer these three questions about carrying out pre-use check inspections.
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 forklift 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.