Safety Spotlight: This excellent film is about trailer and vehicle restraints. Installing the correct equipment will eliminate many risks associated with dock loading. bit.ly/SCFT-YouTube-037

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Buyer Beware: Considering buying a second-hand forklift truck? The UK Material Handling Association’s database of stolen vehicles may be worth a visit if you’re unsure of the truck’s history. ukmha.org.uk/helplines/stole…

We recently delivered a counterbalance forklift safety refresher course in Liphook, Hampshire. After completing the training, we asked the trainees to fill out a short feedback form. When asked, what did you like most about the training? Here is one of the replies.

Maintenance Tip: Rubbing forks on the ground will wear them down. If they become less than 90% of their original thickness, they will fail a thorough examination and must be replaced. Proper care extends the lifespan of your equipment, and operations run smoothly.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) comes in many shapes and sizes. This guide issued by the Health and Safety Executive; will explain all. hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg174.pdf

Maintenance Reminder: When charging a lift truck, ensure you have the correct charger and that you are plugging the charger into the batteries and not the lift truck. This practice helps prevent damage to the charger and the lift truck, ensuring safe and efficient charging.

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Safety Insight: There is always a right and a wrong way of doing things. Properly securing loads on lorries will prevent accidents and damage, ensuring the safety of other road users. This short educational film demonstrates the correct way. bit.ly/SCFT-YouTube-033

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Safety Tip: When driving an unladen counterbalance truck, the forks should be set as low as practicable and tilted back. Lowering the forks also lowers the truck's centre of gravity. This practice improves stability and reduces the risk of accidents.

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Industry Insight: The Accrediting Bodies Association – Workplace Transport (ABA) brings together the UK’s main accrediting bodies: ITSSAR, RTITB, NPORS, AITT and LANTRA. Want to know what the ABA does? This PDF explains it all: abawtblog.files.wordpress.co…

L117 covers much more than forklift training. Supervision, authorisation, pedestrians, maintenance and safe use all form part of the wider picture. Training is one part of managing lift trucks safely. #WorkplaceSafety scftraining.co.uk/blog/l117-…

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Safety Reminder: Turning the lift truck off isn't enough; always remove the key and place it in a designated location. This practice prevents unauthorised use and ensures the lift truck is properly secured.

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Safety Tip: While operating a lift truck, it is essential to see the way ahead. If a load blocks your view, try splitting the load or travelling in reverse. This practice helps maintain a clear line of sight. bit.ly/SCFT-YouTube-007

A forklift truck operator must always perform a 360-degree visual check before moving off. bit.ly/SCFT-YouTube-HSE03

Important Regulation: Regulation 9 of the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER) is all about training, don’t ignore it.