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March 2018 -What to Look for when Choosing a Forklift Training Organisation?

It is vitally important for those looking for forklift training to choose the right organisation, as it could impact their job prospects. The forklift training organisation, and not just the person providing training, must be RTITB accredited. If you are not sure an organisation is RTITB accredited, ask them to show you a copy of […]

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May 2018 -warns how the risks are increased by unaccredited “in-house” forklift training

Following the theme from our March Blog, RTITB warns about the risks of using unaccredited forklift training companies. Laura Nelson, RTITB Managing Director says that the failings of in-house training only become apparent when there is an incident. Accredited training is externally verified and confirmed as meeting the requirements of Provision and Use of Work

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Lithium-ion Battery Fire Risk for Forklift Trucks

July 2018 – What to Expect on a Counterbalance Forklift Truck Operator Course?

An RTITB approved course will give you all the skills you need to operate a Counterbalance Forklift Truck safely and efficiently. Counterbalance Forklift Trucks are the most common trucks used in indoor warehouses and stores. They can also be used outdoors on stable and even surfaces and have dual forks at the front of the

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Lithium-ion Battery Fire Risk for Forklift Trucks

March 2019 – Interested in Entering a Forklift Operator Challenge?

Talent in Logistics with UniCarriers UK will host the first ever live Forklift Operator Challenge at IMHX exhibition from 24th to 27th September 2019. IMHX exhibition is at NEC, Birmingham and is UK’s largest logistics event. It attracts over 16,000 visitors with 400 plus exhibitors. Ruth Edwards, Business Manager at Talent in Logistics says “Forklift operators have a challenging role and don’t tend

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Lithium-ion Battery Fire Risk for Forklift Trucks

July 2019 – Fatal Forklift Truck Accident Reported by Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

Minteq UK Ltd (trading as Specialty Minerals), a manufacturer of Calcium Carbonate products in Birmingham was sentenced on 19th July 2019 after a worker suffered fatal injuries when struck by a forklift truck. On 24th July 2017, Christine Workman was struck by a forklift truck whist walking in the designated pedestrian area of the site’s roadway. She

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September 2019 – Effects of No Deal Brexit on the Transport Industry- Worst Case Scenario

Recently the Government published a Yellow Hammer report on the worst case scenario in case of No Deal Brexit. The report lists some of the key issues Wallace School of Transport’s corporate clients are likely to face including: 50-85% of HGV’s travelling via the short Channel Straits may not be ready for French customs Lack

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