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Stuart Taylor

3 minute read

Forklift refresher training

Safety First - 18 May 2017 (#821) 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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Speed and efficiency - mutually exclusive terms

Rob Vetter

3 minute read

Speed and efficiency - mutually exclusive terms

Safety First - 20 Apr 2017 (#817) Veteran trainer Rob Vetter gives his view on the fast and furious approaches to forklift driving.

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Three ways to implement safety policies for a safer work environment

David Huisman

3 minute read

Three ways to implement safety policies for a safer work environment

Your Focus - 6 Apr 2017 (#815) Solid safety policies and discipline are needed in the face of growing risk-taking in workplaces, according to David Huisman.

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8 top tips to efficient cold store forklift operations

Nick Welch

4 minute read

8 top tips to efficient cold store forklift operations

Safety First - 30 Mar 2017 (#814) Special environments require unique approaches, according to Nick Welch.

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Peter Harvey

3 minute read

Quality Audit is a win-win

Your Focus - 23 Mar 2017 (#813) The FLTA is putting its new Quality Manager out on the road to ensure the highest standards, according to Peter Harvey.

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Allan Parsons

3 minute read

The safe way to work at height

Your Focus - 16 Mar 2017 (#812) Businesses whose employees routinely work at height appreciate that to comply with safety regulations, they must use appropriate access equipment, yet those undertaking only occasional or seasonal activities may be unclear about their responsibilities, according to Allan Parsons.

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Does the fuel cell-powered vehicle have a future?

Isidor Buchmann

3 minute read

Does the fuel cell-powered vehicle have a future?

Your Focus - 9 Mar 2017 (#811) With renewed interest in lithium-ion batteries, many overlook options like fuel cells. Isidor Buchmann summarises the state of play.

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