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Why overloading a forklift is dangerous
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...
Is your business compliant?
The Health and Safety Executive have recently handed out several large fines to companies who failed to implement health and safety measures concerning pedestrians and truck operators. Sadly, two cases involved fatalities where pedestrians were struck by a forklift...
First Aid Courses Now Booking for August
Key Performance Training is pleased to announce our next First Aid 3-day course is now available for bookings. The course is running from 15th August – 17th August 2022 at our training centre in Swindon. Lunch and refreshments are provided. Our Ofqual accredited...
Swindon Mayor Officially Opens Key Performance Training
Swindon mayor Abdul Amin has officially opened our new forklift training centre in Kembrey Park. He even took part in a flip-flop throwing contest as the opening took place on National Flip Flop Day although centre manager David Gearon made it clear the flip flops...
Launch Event Reminder
Key Performance Training are holding our launch event on Friday 17th June 2022! Please join us for some fun, some food and the chance to win some prizes! We’ll donate £5 to every person who registers and attends on the day, so please book your slot -...
Join us for our Launch Event – Friday 17th June 2022
Key Performance Training are delighted to announce our Launch Event on 17th June 2022 at our new dedicated training centre in Kembrey Park in Swindon. We’d love you to come and celebrate with us, so please join us for some fun, some food and some prizes as we showcase...
How Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Training Benefits Everyone
Recent events have had a big impact on the culture of businesses, and our industry is facing skills shortages. It’s never been more important for businesses to embrace Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). As employees return to work, training schedules kick...
New premises will provide even greater benefits to local workforce
Swindon-based Key Performance Training’s recent re-location to bigger premises in Kembrey Park will provide a welcome boost to the local workforce. Our family business is the only lift truck training centre in Swindon, providing forklift training to men and women...
Ten Ways to Improve Reach Truck Safety Today
Accidents involving materials handling equipment (MHE) are largely avoidable, yet still far too widespread in supply chain operations. With reach trucks one of the most common types of lifting equipment in use, the RTITB have recently launched the RTITB Reach...