South Coast Forklift Training

Safety Tip: When entering and exiting a lift truck, maintain three fixed points of contact. Use handholds instead of the steering wheel, as it may move and result in a fall. Follow this procedure to prevent falls and ensure a safe entry and exit.

Health and Safety: It’s easier than you think! This HSE video is a good place to start: bit.ly/SCFT-YouTube-036

PUWER applies to much more than forklifts. The regulations cover work equipment suitability, maintenance, inspections, training and safe use. Our latest article explains what employers need to understand. scftraining.co.uk/blog/puwer…

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If a lift truck only has a single seat, that vehicle is only designed for one person. bit.ly/SCFT-YouTube-HSE04

Safety Tip: Do you intend to drive onto the back of a lorry? Ensure the lorry bed can take the weight of the forklift and its load. Even a basic unladen electric lift truck will weigh around three tonnes.

Safety Tip: Driving an unladen (unloaded) counterbalance truck slowly down an incline, with the forks pointing down the slope, increases stability, traction, and adhesion.

Safety Tip: While operating a lift truck, it is essential to keep all limbs and your head inside the confines of the lift truck. This practice prevents injury and ensures the safety provided by the lift truck's protective structure.

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Safety Spotlight: This excellent film is about trailer and vehicle restraints. Installing the correct equipment will eliminate many risks associated with dock loading. bit.ly/SCFT-YouTube-037

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Buyer Beware: Considering buying a second-hand forklift truck? The UK Material Handling Association’s database of stolen vehicles may be worth a visit if you’re unsure of the truck’s history. ukmha.org.uk/helplines/stole…

We recently delivered a counterbalance forklift safety refresher course in Liphook, Hampshire. After completing the training, we asked the trainees to fill out a short feedback form. When asked, what did you like most about the training? Here is one of the replies.

Maintenance Tip: Rubbing forks on the ground will wear them down. If they become less than 90% of their original thickness, they will fail a thorough examination and must be replaced. Proper care extends the lifespan of your equipment, and operations run smoothly.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) comes in many shapes and sizes. This guide issued by the Health and Safety Executive; will explain all. hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg174.pdf

Maintenance Reminder: When charging a lift truck, ensure you have the correct charger and that you are plugging the charger into the batteries and not the lift truck. This practice helps prevent damage to the charger and the lift truck, ensuring safe and efficient charging.

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