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Richard Shore

2 minute read

Safety is not just the driver's job

Safety First - 6 Mar 2014 (#657) After years of reduced forklift accident rates, the level of improvement has begun to slow. Richard Shore believes further breakthroughs will require the efforts of the entire workforce.

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Rob Vetter

5 minute read

Is practical training practicable?

Safety First - 6 Feb 2014 (#653) Practical training is not an optional extra, nor can it done while it is being assessed, argues Rob Vetter.

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Danny Maron

2 minute read

Ignorance is bliss

Safety First - 19 Dec 2013 (#647) Trainer Danny Maron is surprised how often a key element in forklift training is neglected.

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Jay Bruscato

3 minute read

Battery safety

Your Focus - 12 Dec 2013 (#646) Jay Bruscato identifies seven facts about forklift batteries and their risks.

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Robert O'Donoghue

4 minute read

How to buy a reach truck

Your Focus - 7 Nov 2013 (#641) Reach trucks are a key ingredient for warehouses in all industry sectors. Robert O'Donoghue provides 20 useful tips on what to look for when buying or hiring a reach truck in today's marketplace.

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Nick Welch

3 minute read

Modernising ACoP L117

Safety First - 24 Oct 2013 (#639) The UK's comprehensive safety guidelines continue to evolve, and Nick Welch advises employers and operators to stay on top of the changes.

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Richard Carr

6 minute read

Fuel for thought

Your Focus - 3 Oct 2013 (#636) Interest in fuel cell technology continues to grow. Richard Carr has some insights into the potential for advanced battery and fuel cell technologies which appeared in the 2013 issue of Advanced Lift-truck Technology International.

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Gary Hodge

2 minute read

Maximise your forklift’s battery life

Your Focus - 26 Sep 2013 (#635) Forklift batteries are a big investment and Gary Hodge has some advice for maximising your benefits.

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Rob Vetter

3 minute read

Assume nothing

Safety First - 19 Sep 2013 (#634) Not all training starts with a clean slate, and sometimes you have to deal with people who already have some experience. Rob Vetter looks at the challenges.

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