You’ve just taken on a new forklift operator. When he provided evidence of his training, his certificate showed an expiry date. Is this a new standard and if so, how does it affect your current
forklift operators?
Published 07.11.2005
A new forklift operator has informed you that some of your forklift trucks are illegal because they’re not fitted with seat belts. Are they correct, and if so, what steps must you take to ensure your
vehicles comply with the law?
Published 06.04.2009
One of your forklift drivers has expressed an interest in becoming a trainer. He claims that if you pay for his training you’ll save a fortune in external trainer fees. Is this such a good deal for
you and are there really any savings to be made?
Published 09.05.2006
You’ve been told that anyone you permit to drive one of your forklift trucks must have a formal medical check-up every year. Is this an explicit legal requirement, and if so, how should you go about
complying with it?
Published 15.01.2010
You’ve been looking at forklift truck training for your warehouse supervisor. However, all of the courses available are really in-depth and last for days. Do you really need to send your member of
staff on such a course?
Published 02.07.2010
If your staff operate fork lift trucks, you must have systems in place to ensure that it’s done safely. The HSE has recently updated its guidance, which sets out what you should be doing and when.
What’s to know?
Published 16.04.2013
A load that’s too heavy for your forklift truck has arrived at your site. How should you go about unloading it and what steps can you take to prevent a similar problem in the future?
Published 09.11.2009
The Fork Lift Truck Association (FLTA) has released figures which show that two- thirds of truck accident victims are not behind the wheel. Who, in particular, is at risk, and what can you do to
prevent similar incidents in your workplace?
Published 26.10.2011