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Stuart Taylor is managing director of Mentor FLT Training Limited, the UK’s leading training provider for all types of material handling equipment and workplace transport.

This blogger has posted the following blog articles:

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Safety First - 25 Mar 2021 (#1018)

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Four easy steps to minimise accident risk and lost time There are many ways to minimise the risk of injury and damage, according to Stuart Taylor.

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Safety First - 5 Nov 2020 (#999)

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Training is essential for agency workers Stuart Taylor warns of safety risks posed by temporary workers as businesses prepare for busier times.

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Safety First - 20 Aug 2020 (#988)

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Don’t forget refresher training Stuart Taylor explains that even though businesses may be focused on bigger challenges, they shouldn't overlook their training responsibilities.

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Safety First - 28 May 2020 (#976)

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Start on the right foot Stuart Taylor reveals five common forklift safety pitfalls and how to avoid them.

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Safety First - 16 Apr 2020 (#970)

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Do your staff need conversion training? Stuart Taylor explains how to get more out of your training budget while staying safe and compliant.

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Safety First - 17 Oct 2019 (#945)

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First things first Stuart Taylor highlights three vital steps managers must take before authorising a new driver to operate a forklift on site.

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Safety First - 27 Jun 2019 (#929)

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Do operators need to wear seatbelts? Seatbelt use is a contentious issue for forklift operators, so Stuart Taylor looks at the key assumptions.

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Safety First - 14 Mar 2019 (#914)

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The UK forklift licence myth 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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Safety First - 18 Oct 2018 (#894)

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L117 - Your definitive, must-read guide to compliant forklift training & more... When you're busy juggling daily challenges, responsibilities and KPIs, it can be easy to lose sight of the bigger picture and fundamental priorities like safety, compliance and profitability. For managers, however, help is at hand from the HSE. Stuart Taylor introduces readers to the UK's definitive guide to forklift safety and training - L117 - and explains why no manager should be without it.

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Safety First - 9 Aug 2018 (#884)

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How long should forklift training take? When it comes to training for your forklift operators, how much time is enough? Stuart Taylor examines the balancing act facing managers and offers guidance on ensuring that you get the best value from your training budget, while making best use of everyone's time.

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Safety First - 15 Mar 2018 (#863)

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Three is the magic number Overlooking the three required elements of forklift training can come at a heavy cost, as Stuart Taylor explains.

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Safety First - 18 Jan 2018 (#855)

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Start as you mean to go on Taking on additional staff can mean taking on additional risk, according to Stuart Taylor.

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Safety First - 18 May 2017 (#821)

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Forklift refresher training Fleet managers often ask how often companies should refresh their forklift operators' skills to comply with the law. Stuart Taylor explains there are guidelines but, ultimately, it comes down to company policy.

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Safety First - 2 Mar 2017 (#810)

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Are you at risk of complacency creep? Training isn't enough, especially when staff do the same thing over and over again, warns Stuart Taylor .

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Safety First - 10 Nov 2016 (#795)

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Confirm your operator’s credentials A recent case has highlighted the vital need for employers to thoroughly check and assess new employees' forklift training and skills before they get behind the wheel of a truck, according to Stuart Taylor .

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