25th March 2019
As operating a forklift requires such care and extensive knowledge of various components, from the forklift truck itself to the loads it carries, you’d think that a licence would be required to operate the vehicle. However, this is actually not the case; forklift licences don’t exist. But why is this and how do we know […]
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24th October 2016
If you want to receive comprehensive and effective training on a huge range of vehicles, then Health and Safety Training are the company for you. As the leading provider of health and safety training courses in the North East, we are proud to be able to cater for a wide range of requirements and skill […]
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18th July 2016
Even the best forklift operators make mistakes. From forgetting to check the battery and finding it flat, to something more serious, such as misjudging the angle of a corner and crashing or tipping the truck. Most forklift accidents can be avoided by following the basic rules and regulations and using a little common sense – […]
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23rd February 2016
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has revealed that many employers are allowing new forklift operators to be trained casually, by existing forklift operators, rather than by an accredited training provider. If that wasn’t enough cause for concern, they also stated that many of the operatives carrying out this casual training may have received their […]
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2nd November 2015
Vehicles used in the workplace always carry a certain level of risk, whether that vehicle is a golf buggy or a cherry picker. Some of the most dangerous types of vehicles used in a huge range of industries in the UK, are forklift trucks. This is primarily due to the unstable nature of the truck […]
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18th August 2015
Forklift truck drivers are essential to the smooth running of operations in many sectors like construction, manufacturing or warehousing. To become a forklift truck driver, you don’t need any academic qualifications in things like English and science, but you do need to have completed an approved forklift training course. These courses can take between 3 […]
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15th April 2015
No matter how well maintained your forklift truck is, sometimes you’ll turn the key or push the button, and it just will not start. Of course, now you’re morning is wasted and you have to shell out for an emergency repair call out. The most frustrating thing is when the engineer turns up, diagnoses the […]
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27th January 2015
According to OSHA, the American equivalent of the HSE, 11% of forklift trucks will be involved in an accident each year, and 50% of these accidents could have been avoided if the operators had received adequate training. Many of these accidents will occur during the winter months, when the weather takes a turn for the […]
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6th January 2015
Deciding what kind of forklift you need for the job at hand can be tricky. If you invest in a large forklift and it’s lifting capacity is way bigger than you will need, you’ll be wasting money, but if you decide on a smaller one, you may find yourself making multiple trips which could […]
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19th November 2014
With Christmas just around the corner, experts are predicting a 2.2% rise in seasonal spending compared to last year, which could make it one of the busiest Christmas periods in the last 10 years. While this is great news for our economy, and hopefully means we’ll all be enjoying a very merry Christmas, it’s […]
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30th October 2014
As an employer, it is your job to ensure this training is sufficient and your staff are competent to do their jobs. This includes keeping them up to date with training, and ensuring your managers are properly trained to supervise the use of equipment. Anyone who uses any type of equipment at work must be […]
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17th September 2014
Working with any type of vehicle is dangerous, but forklifts present a whole host of hazards that don’t affect other vehicles. Most of these hazards relate to the structure of the vehicle, which makes it likely to tip if not operated correctly, and the stability of loads, which could fall if incorrectly loaded. This means […]
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26th August 2014
If you have a lot of employees, all expected to operate forklifts, or a high turnover of staff, training all your staff and keeping them in date with refresher training can be costly. Many businesses however have seen the value of having a fully trained forklift instructor in house. Investing in your own forklift trainer […]
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20th March 2014
Forklift trucks are impressive pieces of equipment – usually compact vehicles have a fairly restricted weight lifting capability. But forklifts seem to be able to handle ever increasing loads with ease and stability. Unfortunately, the truth is that forklifts often do tip over, whether it’s a split second when the rear tyres lift from the […]
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11th December 2013
Forklifts are incredibly useful pieces of equipment, used throughout many industries to enhance productivity, speed up processes and protect the health and safety of employees. But they can also be extremely dangerous, with thousands of forklift accidents every year resulting in sometimes serious injuries, and usually caused by improper and unsafe operation or lack […]
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5th November 2013
A forklift truck can be the source of some serious, and in some cases fatal, incidents if you don’t have the correct procedures and training in place. Here we have compiled a list of handy tips and guidelines to help you in implementing safe policies related to the use of forklifts, whether you operate in […]
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