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Ensuring the safety and efficiency of forklift operations is crucial for workplace safety. Regular checks, both daily and weekly, are essential to prevent accidents, reduce wear and tear, and maintain productivity. This blog outlines the necessary forklift truck checks, providing a guide for operators, supervisors, and health & safety managers.
Forklifts are essential equipment in various industries, from warehousing to construction. Ensuring that forklift operators are up-to-date with their training is not just a legal requirement but also critical for maintaining workplace safety. Over time, skills can decline, regulations can change, and new equipment can emerge, making it vital to
Health and safety are crucial in any business, but they are even more vital in workplaces that handle machinery and equipment. In this guide, you can find our warehouse health and safety checklist to help guide you through exactly what tasks need to be completed to ensure your workplace puts
If you want to become a certified forklift operator, you must pass a forklift theory test. This exam will assess your knowledge of safety procedures, operational guidelines, and legal requirements that are essential for operating a forklift in various work environments. While it may seem daunting at first, understanding the
Like a normal driving test, for most people, the easiest part of gaining a forklift driving certification is the theory or written exam, not the practical driving test. Applying what you have learned from the theory to driving a forklift can be difficult. But with practice and a good knowledge
Forklifts can go faster than you think! Well, they still go relatively slow compared to a car, but even at these slower speeds, they can still cause injury and sometimes fatalities if operated inappropriately. In this guide, find out everything you need to know about forklift speeds and what the
Forklifts are indispensable equipment in working environments, revolutionising how heavy goods are lifted, transported, and organised. Once you investigate forklift types, you will come across various power options. Forklifts can be powered in several ways, notably diesel, gas, or electric. Choosing the right forklift depends on its tasks, frequency of
Moving a shipping container can be challenging. It requires careful planning, preparation, and execution to ensure a smooth relocation process. Unsurprisingly, shipping containers are extremely heavy, especially once loaded; therefore, selecting suitable transportation is essential to conduct a shipping container safely. With the right equipment, technique, and safety precautions, this
With the aim to reduce MHE and workplace transport accidents/incidents, whilst improving safety, training registrations fees were implements throughout the MHE Training industry Since. January 2015, all ABA Member accrediting bodies implemented a mandatory database whereby all training needed to registered for Mechanical Handling Equipment (MHE) and Workplace Transport Operators
Forklifts are invaluable tools for many industries, allowing the efficient movement and safe handling of heavy goods. However, effectively operating a forklift comes from thoroughly understanding its components and dynamics. The load centre is a critical element significantly impacting forklift performance and stability. If you are wondering what a forklift
HL Training are proud to announce that we have passed our RTITB Accreditation audit with zero shortfalls! We are delighted to have achieved this accreditation, providing a testament to our high training standards. As an RTITB Accredited Partner, we can prove to our customers that we are a trusted supplier,
