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 […]
Beat the seasonal stress & get everyone home safe for Christmas
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! But behind all the decorations and tinsel, it can be a very stressful time of year… particularly for those managing forklift operations. After all, UK industry relies on lift trucks to fulfil customer demand and, at this time of year, there’s a lot of pressure to deliver. […]
Pedestrian access: take a walk on the safe side
We offer some practical guidance for those who use lift trucks on site to help ensure visitors and colleagues on foot stay safe around MHE.
5 top tips for lift truck safety when the nights are drawing in
When the clocks go back and it gets darker earlier, it’s important that your staff take the relevant precautions to stay safe. We’ve put together 5 safety tips for working on and around forklift trucks in limited daylight… PPE: make sure PPE/hi-visibility clothing fits and is worn correctly. Ensure hi-vis jackets haven’t exceeded their maximum […]
How safe are your new starters?
With the Christmas rush fast approaching, it’s important to consider the impact that an influx of new starters can make on a site’s accident risk. Research shows that, on average, new workers are just as likely to get injured during their first 6 months in a new job as they are during the entire rest […]
Does your forklift operator training cover all 3 essential elements?
In the last 18 months we’ve seen the real impact of proportional sentencing guidelines. With 24 fines over £1m issued since their introduction, it’s vital you make certain you’re working safely, and that includes providing adequate training for your forklift operators, as required by Law. What the Law says… Our industry’s Approved Code of Practice, […]
Let’s see a show of hands for safety!
Despite the UK’s stringent H&S standards, today, three workers will be hospitalised with life-changing injuries following an accident with a lift truck. And no one is more at risk than those who work in close proximity to fork lift trucks. According to the latest figures, in 57% of fork lift accidents, the victim was on […]
“Do I need to provide PPT training?” The law, the costs & the consequences
No cab, no mast, just a simple tiller arm operation – to many, powered pallet truck operation may seem very straightforward, compared to a counterbalance or reach truck. But despite first-impressions, their capacity to injure should not be underestimated…and nor should PPT operator training requirements, as one leading retailer recently found out. Last month, they […]
How helping your staff is helping your business
In the third of our three-part series on the key benefits of training, we explain how staff productivity and retention can impact your bottom line, transforming boardroom views of training and justifying your budget. 3. A safe team is a happy, committed team So, in our last two posts, we’ve explored some of the legal […]
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 […]