by Rachel Gearon | Sep 1, 2022 | Employment & skills, Industry news, Training courses
Did you know that the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER) requires all those who supervise lift truck operations to be adequately trained?
RTITB Managing and Supervising MHE Operations eLearning is perfect for anyone looking to develop into a managerial or supervisory role within an MHE environment, and for those already in the role looking to improve their understanding of their duties.
This course can be completed in a day, accessed on mobile devices, and will ensure you and your business are safe and compliant.
Contact us on 01793 975353 or david.gearon@keyperformancetraining.co.uk for more information.
by Rachel Gearon | Aug 11, 2022 | Forklift Friday
Key Performance Training is delighted to announce our next Forklift Friday is running on Friday 9th September 2022 at our Swindon training centre.
Forklift Friday is a free taster session for anyone who is interested in learning how to drive a forklift but is unsure if it’s right for them.
You will get the chance to meet your trainer, try some simple manoeuvres, ask lots of questions and learn how we can help you find work.
Refreshments are provided as well, so come and see if Forklift driving is the right move for you.
Places are limited to 10 on a first come first serve basis, so please book now to confirm your place.
Contact david.gearon@keyperformancetraining.co.uk or call 01793 975353 to book.
by Rachel Gearon | Aug 4, 2022 | Employment & skills, Our News, Training courses
The last few places are still available on our August course, running 15th – 17th August, at our centre in Swindon.
This 3-day course is designed for workplaces that fall into a higher risk category e.g. engineering, manufacturing, warehousing, construction or that involves the use of chemicals, the course provides comprehensive training for those who are required to be the designated First Aider within their workplace.
Lunch and refreshments are provided.
Please email david.gearon@keyperformancetraining.co.uk or call 01793 975353 to book your place.
by Rachel Gearon | Jul 28, 2022 | Employment & skills, Our News, Training courses
Don’t miss your chance to book on our August First Aid At Work course.
This 3-day course is running from 15th August – 17th August 2022 at our training centre in Swindon. Lunch and refreshments are provided.
Designed for workplaces that fall into a higher risk category e.g. engineering, manufacturing, warehousing, construction or that involves the use of chemicals, the course provides comprehensive training for those who are required to be the designated First Aider within their workplace.
Our Ofqual accredited course has limited spaces, so please contact us as soon as possible to secure your place – david.gearon@keyperformancetraining.co.uk or 01793 975353.
by Rachel Gearon | Jul 21, 2022 | Industry news, Training courses
1,500 injuries are caused by forklifts and other industrial vehicles every year. Whilst unavoidable accidents can happen, many accidents occur because of poor operation or negligence – things that can be easily avoided.
Overloading a forklift truck is a key example of negligence which can cause unnecessary danger and accidents. Overloading a forklift truck results in the forklift tipping and falling, which causes damage to both the vehicle and stock but most importantly, the individual operating it.
Nearly one in every four fatalities occur when forklifts tip over. Forklifts can easily tip if they are overloaded, if the load is not well balanced, or if they travel with the forks too high.
Don’t push the limits
Most forklift operators understand the capacity of the machines they use and the importance of sticking to them. However, it is not uncommon for those who operate forklifts on a regular basis to become less strict with their weight load over time, attempting to put a little extra weight on to pallets or try to estimate the load sizes rather than weighing them.
Counterbalancing loads
Counterbalance forklifts are designed to balance the weight of the forks plus the load with the weight of the truck itself held by the back axle. With the weight of the truck offsetting the load, specific limits are required to keep the back of the forklift heavier, and the back wheels firmly on the ground.
When a forklift is static it may look balanced with its rear wheels on the ground, but add speed, turning, lifting and moving into the mix and this is when your counterbalanced weight will feel the effects. This is then worsened by things like terrain and incline.
Establish weight loads
Once you establish the load capacity, you should always strive to ensure you only load the forklift with loads within this. The weight of the load can be found by its labelling, or by manually using a weight scale.
If you’d like to ask us any questions about this, or need help training your staff to operate safely, please call us on 01793 975353 or email @ david.gearon@keyperformancetraining.co.uk.
