Training safely during the COVID-19 outbreak: our 6-point plan
With basic MHE training still a requirement during the COVID-19 outbreak, we have taken measures to ensure all parties continue to remain safe throughout the duration of any courses delivered by Mentor. Whether training at your site or ours, we continue to follow the latest Government and HSE guidance to ensure your MHE courses are […]
AITT release method statement for MHE training in COVID-19
With the HSE confirming that basic MHE training courses must continue during the COVID-19 outbreak to reduce the risk of accidents and injuries, the Association of Industrial Truck Trainers (AITT) have released a comprehensive method statement detailing how to train safely during this time. Produced following consultations with the HSE, the guidance explains measures training […]
Free forklift safety film for inductions and training
To help those in key industries readying additional personnel to work amongst their busy forklift operations, we’ve made our ‘Safely Working with Lift Trucks’ training film freely available to view online. The video is aimed at anyone required to work on or around forklift trucks, to raise awareness and reduce the risk of accidents and […]
Brand new forklift operator training presentations released
Mentor have released brand new counterbalance and reach course presentations, designed to help qualified instructors to deliver training in line with industry standards. The latest courses have built on Mentor’s previous popular PowerPoints, now providing additional resources alongside the full theory and practical training elements. Available via simple plug-in-and-play USB sticks, the new presentations feature […]
HSE releases official guidance on MHE training during pandemic
With the nation’s supply chains currently working flat out to get essential supplies to where they are needed, MHE operators will undoubtedly play a vital role in the industry’s efforts over the coming weeks and months. And with many businesses calling on new starters to help support their operations, members of the Accrediting Bodies Association […]
Business Update: Coronavirus (COVID-19) 19/03/2020
During this uncertain time, we wanted to provide some reassurance regards Mentor’s continued operations and adoption of the latest Government guidance. We would like to assure our customers that we remain fully functional, with our offices remaining open and some staff working from home, and continue to carry out training across the UK, wherever it […]
Report reveals industry safety shortcomings
In support of National Forklift Safety Month this October, we’ve released a comprehensive forklift safety report featuring shocking statistics that call for greater awareness among UK operators and their managers. Forklift Safety Insights is a new report and guidance document, recommending ways to improve site safety after a recent survey revealed the troubling realties of […]
New testing standards for Category A machines
The Accrediting Bodies Association for Workplace Transport (ABA) have released an updated Basic Operating Skills Test for pedestrian and rider pallet trucks (categories A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6 & A7). Taking into account feedback from a variety of stakeholders, including the HSE, the standards have been revised to produce a test more tailored to […]
New Managing Forklift Operations e-learning course
We’re thrilled to announce the upcoming launch of our all new Managing Forklift Operations course, available for the first time online, as well as face-to-face, to help busy managers fit training around daily demands. The first e-learning course of its kind in the UK, Managing Forklift Operations is AITT accredited, and specifically developed by Mentor […]
Give your operations the green light with a site safety audit
We’ve developed a new site safety audit which shows, at a glance, whether your forklift operations are working as safely, legally and profitably as possible. Using a simple traffic light system, the Site Safety Audit and Risk Analysis helps your organisation identify where they are meeting regulatory standards and where there are opportunities for improvement. […]