productReport forklift theft on the Stolen Truck Database
In order to help the police and to protect the public, the Fork Lift Truck Association (FLTA) has created an online database where thefts of trucks can be reported.
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productBriggs Equipment launches asset finance division
Briggs Equipment has launched BE Finance – a new asset finance division, which provides tailored funding to support customers’ growth ambitions.
articleOperating safely alongside fork lift trucks
Who is most at risk of being injured by a fork lift truck? Peter Harvey, Chief Executive of the Fork Lift Truck Association, reveals the answer and explains what you can do to minimise the dangers at your site.
articleUndeterred by Brexit
Our impending exit from the European Union is the biggest issue currently facing industry and the country as a whole. Below James Clark, Secretary-General of BITA, reflects on the specially commissioned post-referendum Forklift Truck Market Outlook for 2016 from Oxford Economics, produced on behalf of BITA.
articleComprehensive lift truck inspections
It is vital that managers and supervisors who are responsible for the safety and lawful use of industrial equipment understand their legal obligations, explains CFTS technical manager Shaun Prendergast.
productOverloading fork lift truck ‘primary cause’ of fatal incident
The overloading of a fork lift truck was the “primary cause” of a fatal incident involving a delivery driver in Workington, an inquest heard.
articleEngines of growth for Doosan
HSS editor Simon Duddy caught up with senior management from Doosan at the recent IMHX show to hear how the Korean manufacturer’s strategic emphasis is shifting towards electric trucks.
article8 tonne lithium-ion powered forklift breaks barriers
The Hyster forklift achieves 100% charge in two hours, and is said to support three shift operations.
articleBest for short shuttle ops
When it comes to short-shuttle working, most operators are looking for the same things but Stewart Gosling from Red Diamond Distribution, UK importers of Mitsubishi forklift trucks, suggests starting with a blank sheet.
articleAre you missing out?
Laura Nelson, Managing Director of RTITB, the leading workplace transport training regulatory body, explains how training can be used to provide measurable business benefits which many companies are missing out on.
articleFurlong Mills opts for safety first
The ceramic industry supplier recently purchased two new 2.5 tonne 25D-9 diesel Hyundai forklift trucks and two electric pallet trucks which were supplied by local dealer, Hystackers.
articleMichelin invests in Roadster
Linde Material Handling has launched the new Linde Roadster, a range of trucks designed to maximise field of view for operators, increasing safety.
articleFLTA unveils its ‘Pick of the Year’
The Fork Lift Truck Association has revealed that it received a record number of entries from companies across the globe for its Annual Awards for Excellence 2017 – setting its Nominations Committee its toughest challenge yet.
productLinde UK honours engineering apprentices
The progress of Liam Mann, 23, Callum Armour, 19, and James Middleton, 25, were recognised at Linde Material Handling’s annual Apprenticeship Awards.
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productWomen and young drivers excel at Operator of the Year
For the first time ever, female forklift operators have qualified for the Grand Finals of the RTITB International Forklift Operator of the Year competition, alongside the youngest competitor yet.
articleSuperior performance achieved by new Toyota reach truck range
Toyota Material Handling UK is launching three new reach truck ranges to the UK market that excel in productivity and visibility thanks to a new mast design, smoother operation and increased driver comfort. The new trucks will be available in the New Year.
productWork experience teenager injured on first day
Stafford Crown Court heard how during the unloading of a heavy electrical panel from the back of a lorry at Radwell International, the injured teenager was asked to steady the panel which had been placed onto a wooden pallet on the floor.
article3PL takes on reach trucks
Lemonpath Contract Packing & Logistics has ordered six electric Cat NR16N2 reach trucks from Impact Handling, as well as six gas-powered GP18NTD counterbalance forklifts.
articleAudits offer holistic view of forklift safety
There is a danger that safety is falling through the cracks, even in companies that are striving to fulfil their obligations, says Dave Sparrow, MD of the Association of Industrial Truck Trainers (AITT).
