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Unexpected place to find a forklift!
We think we’ve found it – the most unexpected place to find a forklift truck! It’s now official - there are literally forklifts everywhere! On a recent trip to Athens, one of our staff found a forklift in the most unlikely of places – at the top of the...
Pivot Steer Truck Sees Increasing Demand
The UK has seen an increased demand for Pivot Steer operators, and this looks likely to continue. There has been a 23% increase in Pivot Steer operator training compared to pre-pandemic levels, as employers look to create high density racking in their premises and...
How to reduce absenteeism in your workforce
Musculoskeletal disorders still account for an alarming rate of absenteeism in the UK workforce, with most of these injuries associated with poor manual handling. Employers are losing numerous days of resource each year, so why not invest in manual handling training...
How To Be A Better Forklift Operator
Forklift driving is a career path where you are constantly learning and acquiring new skills as you become more experienced. Obtaining your forklift licence is just the beginning of your journey. So how can you be a better forklift operator? Never Skip Checks Forklift...
Upskill Your Workforce Now
Be prepared for the seasonal rush! If your business is already feeling the effects of staff shortages, it could be even tougher during the peak season coming up. Perhaps you're already recruiting temporary / seasonal staff to support your operation? If that sounds...
Join Us for Forklift Friday
Key Performance Training is delighted to announce our next Forklift Friday is running on Friday 7th October 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...
Four myths about driving a forklift you need to know
Operating a forklift looks straightforward. In fact, many people believe that if you can drive a car, you can drive a forklift. But it isn’t that simple. Operating a forklift requires an entirely different driving style to any other vehicle, which is only taught with...
First “First Aid At Work” Course complete in our new centre
We’re delighted to confirm that our first three-day “First Aid At Work” course in our new centre has now been completed, and all our candidates successfully completed their training. They have each been issued with a certificate of training, and the feedback...
Managers and Supervisors – are you adequately trained?
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...