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Danny Maron

4 minute read

Are the monkeys really running the zoo?

Safety First - 23 Jul 2015 (#728) Danny Maron continues to battle the clock, with employers reluctant to invest sufficient time in training.

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Stuart Taylor

3 minute read

A site safer

Safety First - 2 Jul 2015 (#725) Creating a safe environment is essential, and Stuart Taylor advises how to accommodate the dangers of forklifts in workplaces.

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Danny Maron

3 minute read

Too little; too much

Safety First - 11 Jun 2015 (#722) Train the trainer may be an option, but it's not a knee-jerk solution and doesn't make sense for everyone, according to Danny Maron.

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Rob Vetter

6 minute read

Lifting people and expectations

Safety First - 28 May 2015 (#720) When it comes to using equipment to lift people, Rob Vetter has some strong notions.

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Carl Smith

4 minute read

MHE industry at a crossroads

Your Focus - 21 May 2015 (#719) After more than three decades as a passionate observer of and key player in Australia's materials handling equipment industry, Carl Smith has observed some troubling trends emerging. He thinks the industry has reached a crossroads and risks permanent reputational damage.

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Are your forklift operators fully trained?

Nick Welch

4 minute read

Are your forklift operators fully trained?

Safety First - 16 Apr 2015 (#714) Nick Welch warns that Basic Operator Training is just the start of operator preparation.

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Danny Maron

3 minute read

Ignorance can be costly

Safety First - 2 Apr 2015 (#712) There's a difference, according to Danny Maron, between laws and customs - and it can be costly if you don't know the difference.

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It’s not just saving lives – it’s saving money

Stuart Taylor

3 minute read

It’s not just saving lives – it’s saving money

Safety First - 5 Mar 2015 (#708) Stuart Taylor believes safe materials handling is an essential part of cost control - and to prove it, he shows what an everyday accident truly costs.

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