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Fork lift safety needn’t cost a penny
Starting today, the FLTA will offer UK businesses a new set of free, downloadable safety materials in support of its annual safety campaign, National Fork Lift Safety Week. The assets, which will remain freely
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Benefits of Safe User Group
While the Safety Conference is undoubtedly the best single-day safety catch-up for managers, there is no substitute for a constant stream of regular information and updates. The FLTA Safe User Group was designed to
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Mitsubishi to give away hundreds of Hi-Vis vests Forklift Award winner announces massive Safety Week giveaway
As part of National Fork Lift Safety Week, Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks will give away hundreds of high visibility vests to forklift users during the month of September. Every year more than 400 workers in
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The STILL RX70 – More safety by a perfect view
The RX70 provides an excellent view from all sides. In a visibility test conducted, according to the procedures established by the general German motorists club (ADAC), the RX70 passed as the best truck in
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Mitrex is gaining market share for ATEX protection across Europe
Mitrex, founded in 1996, is the market leader in The Netherlands and Belgium for explosion protection according the ATEX regulations. In their Dutch facilities they do all modifications on forklift trucks, scrubbers and other
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Silent Danger
Silent Danger – Avoiding the Accidents Waiting to Happen The vast majority of the gains in fork lift truck safety can be attributed to improvements in equipment, policies, systems, and training. However, these formal
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NPORS – an overview
Introduction to NPORS NPORS was founded in 1992 to offer employers a choice in the construction industry. With more than 1700 Instructors and Training Providers accredited by the scheme, (operating on both national and
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More Skills – Less Spills
The Health and Safety Executive will once again take prime position at the Safety Conference, with two respected speakers from the government’s safety-focused organisation delivering three sessions between them
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Accrediting Bodies
Paragraph 53 of L117 states the following: Recognition of Accrediting Bodies The Health and Safety Commission has recognised the five (now six) bodies listed in Appendix 1 as competent to operate voluntary accreditation schemes.
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Alcohol & drugs
The question of whether fork lift truck operators should be allowed to operate under the influence of alcohol or drugs may seem straightforward. However, the mechanisms for ensuring that employees are always free of
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