HSE guidance on lift truck training & COVID precautions
Following the announcement of the latest national lockdown, the HSE has confirmed its stance on the continuation of lift truck training at this time. The guidance reiterates that employers must continue to ensure that staff are trained and competent to operate any industrial lift truck equipment that they use, and that until this training has […]
AITT & RTITB joint statement regards continuation of MHE training
A joint statement issued by ABA founder members AITT and RTITB has confirmed that COVID-secure lift truck training must continue for those working throughout the second national lockdown. The statement makes clear that training remains a requirement and plays a vital role in keeping things moving safely as the transport and logistics industry approaches its […]
COVID-19 Business Update: 03/11/2020
Following the latest announcement regarding a second national lockdown, we would like to provide further reassurance that we continue to deliver training safely, at customer sites and at our own training centres, in line with the latest government advice. We remain fully functional, with all offices remaining open and contactable and some staff working from […]
Mentor’s training receives AITT ‘Excellence’ status
We are delighted to have achieved AITT’s new ‘Excellence’ standard following our latest training standards audit. With all of our forklift training courses accredited by the association, Mentor is subject to regular reviews, but Excellence status is awarded to providers deemed to ‘go above and beyond the normal industry requirements’. Amongst other measures, the accolade […]
Forklift Certification: Looking for a copy of your training certificate?
Have you previously completed training with us and now require a copy of your certificate? Find out how to get one.
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 […]