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Andy Marsh: Materials handling as we know it is changing.

31 July 2019

Andy Marsh makes a strong case for the use of fuel cells in materials handling.

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Darren Cottingham: Driving a forklift on the road

24 July 2019

Before you hit the road in New Zealand, you need to think twice, according to Darren Cottingham.

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Michael Hassell: How to avoid forklift accidents

17 July 2019

While dangers loom in the workplace, Michael Hassell believes most injuries can be avoided with proper training and operating procedures in place.

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Danny Maron: Mail order training firms?

4 July 2019

Trainer Danny Maron is more than suspicious about online training - and says fleet operators should be too.

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Stuart Taylor: Do operators need to wear seatbelts?

26 June 2019

Seatbelt use is a contentious issue for forklift operators, so Stuart Taylor looks at the key assumptions.

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Darren Cottingham: What’s the best way of checking forklift operator competency?

17 April 2019

A forklift operator should be evaluated constantly and consistently for competency, but what is an ideal check to do this? Darren Cottingham looks at some of the options.

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Danny Maron: Time is on your side, maybe?

3 April 2019

Pallet trucks may seem harmless, but Danny Maron warns that, like all powered equipment, they need to be approached with caution.

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Stuart Taylor: The UK forklift licence myth

13 March 2019

With Brexit looming and competition for skilled labour set to intensify, it's vital that you understand how to check your new starters' skills to ensure only safe, trained workers operate on your site, according to Stuart Taylor.

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Darren Cottingham: Does your health and safety legislation actively thwart good learning outcomes?

13 February 2019

New Zealand has some quirks to its workplace safety requirements, according to Darren Cottingham.

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Nick Welch: Training new operators

21 January 2019

Did you know that workers are more likely to have an accident in their first six months on the job than at any other time in their working life? Nick Welch highlights how training can ensure workers' safety and avoid unnecessary injuries.

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