So you need to use fork extensions, but what are the rules and regulations? Can you use them for every job? Does it reduce what you can lift? Can they be made in-house? There are a lot of questions surrounding extensions and its hard to come by the answers. In the next few paragraphs we…

How To Become A Forklift Instructor Become a Forklift instructor and get loads of benefits? Here’s how to get started. As an extra bonus we’ve got jobs ready for you when you pass. What You Need 1 – Forklift Truck ExperienceThe first thing you will need is forklift truck experience. When teaching people you need…

9 Steps For Safe Lifting and Slinging. 1, PRE USE CHECK. Before any lifting and slinging takes place a pre shift check must be carried out on the equipment used. This includes checking for, rips, tears, cracks, stitching coming loose, wear, clasps, discoloration, tags, to name just a few. Report any faults immediately. This is…

There is many roles you need to cover as an employer. You’re a sales representative an accountant and many more. You are also in charge of the employees health and safety while at work. It’s easy to remember the usual training you need to provide like Forklift Truck Training and First Aid etc, but what…

When it comes to obtaining a forklift truck for your company, there’s one big decision you need to make. Buying Vs Renting Forklifts which is better? They both have their pros and cons but ultimately it is what ever suit your circumstances. Below we discuss the main benefits and down falls for both renting and…

So you have sent your staff on a first aid course, now you need to update your First Aid box. All work places should have a first aid kit that is up to date and stocked correctly. Below we discuss what contents should be in your first aid kit so you can keep it up…

Have you ever thought about becoming a first aid trainer or what qualifications you actually need to be a first aid trainer. Its a very rewarding job with good rates of pay and you never know when it might come in handy. 3 Steps You Need to Take. First Aid at Work Qualification If you…

As the lock down is coming to an end the need for manufacturing companies to back get producing is on the rise. This has a knock on effect for people to get trained up on forklift trucks. We have forklift Instructor jobs. We need more instructors to keep up with the demand. Why Apply For…

Are you an employer wanting forklift training for your staff. Or wanting to employ a forklift truck driver? Are you an individual wanting to obtain a forklift truck licence? Here we answer all your questions and whether you need accredited forklift training. An Employer Wanting Forklift Training. So if you are an employer wanting to…

Ultimately it is down to the employer to ensure the workplace is safe for any persons working on site. So is it just one person who is responsible for workplace health and safety? Here we explain to you in a little more detail. The workplace has many employers and employees and both parties play a…

Free forklift truck training has it’s advantages and disadvantages.There was a trend a few years ago where some companies were tapping into funding. This was from various sources and offering forklift training for free. However as the old saying goes there’s nothing free in this world. What was really happening is people were being signed up…

Topping up a forklift truck battery is key to a long battery life. However keeping the battery topped is neglected by a lot of forklift truck drivers. This leads to battery failure and prevents the truck from working properly. Sometimes you can buy cheap battery replacements or reconditioned batteries but keeping the old one in…

“Is this forklift licence an ‘in house‘ licence?”This along with “can I take this licence anywhere?” Are probably the most asked questions in the forklift training industry. ?This has been a confusing subject matter for many years.The Health and Safety Executive no longer administers an accrediting bodies scheme. A few years ago they used to…

First aid training? Do we need it? Is it worth it? What’s the likelihood of someone injuring themselves? But we have insurance..There are so many questions surrounding first aid training and we get enquiries about it on a daily basis. But there are just as many excuses as to why people don’t do it.Picture this..…

On machines that carries objects you’ve got to have, by Law, some form of capacity plate. This plate tells you what weight can a forklift truck carry. The location of the capacity plate is usually near the drivers seat to allow the operator to easily to identify weight the forklift can carry.  On a forklift…