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Operator Development: Further Stages of Training

Nick Welch

3 minute read

Operator Development: Further Stages of Training

Safety First - 27 Sep 2012 (#584) Training is not just a one-shot effort. As Nick Welch explains, there are various components which all contribute to workplace safety.

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Danny Maron

3 minute read

What is proper training?

Safety First - 28 Jun 2012 (#571) Danny Maron welcomes his government's commitment to training, but laments the poor definitions which allow trainers to get away with inferior offerings ...

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UKWA announces award finalists

Fork Talk - 14 Jun 2012 (#569) The United Kingdom Warehousing Association (UKWA) has announced the finalists for this year's UKWA Awards. The winners will be announced at the awards ceremony at London's Dorchester Hotel on Wednesday...

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Bernard Chandra

3 minute read

Rental is about more than cost

Your Focus - 24 May 2012 (#566) When you decide to enter into a term rental for a forklift, you would, of course, prefer to select the best piece of equipment from the most respected supplier. But, according to Bernard Chandra, the lowest rate isn't necessarily the best deal.

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Rob Vetter

7 minute read

It's not over until it's over

Safety First - 26 Apr 2012 (#562) The obligation doesn't stop when the trainer leaves the building. Rob Vetter believes owners and managers need to continue to promote a safety culture at work .

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Danny Maron

4 minute read

C3H8

Safety First - 5 Apr 2012 (#559) Danny Maron smells something bad in forklift training - and it centres around propane ...

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Steve Baldwin

4 minute read

The missing link

Safety First - 8 Mar 2012 (#555) Does the employer's responsibility end with training. Not according to Steve Baldwin ...

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Changes in rated capacity – rider-operated forklifts

Nick Welch

4 minute read

Changes in rated capacity – rider-operated forklifts

Safety First - 16 Feb 2012 (#552) Forkliftaction.com News welcomes a new member to the Safety First panel this week. Nick Welch kicks off with a discussion of the appropriate training for the right equipment.

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Danny Maron

4 minute read

Road to Extinction

Safety First - 12 Jan 2012 (#547) Danny Maron discusses the dangers of Train the Trainer...

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Rob Vetter

3 minute read

Will the real reasons for safe forklift operation please stand up?

Safety First - 17 Nov 2011 (#540) While employers may be motivated by savings or compliance, Rob Vetter believes it has to be personal if you want to engage operators.

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