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Forklift inspections- 5 of the most important inspections to carry out before operating.
According to the UK health and safety executive almost one in five lift truck accidents occur as a result of mechanical failure, which could be avoided through correct pre-inspection completion. Inspecting a forklift before operating will only take a short amount of...
‘Forklift Friday’
With restrictions now easing we are happy to announce that we can officially run our ‘Forklift Fridays’ on the first Friday of every month starting from the 10th September. Forklift Fridays are a chance to come into the warehouse and get a feel for the courses we...
The 4 stages along your pathway to employment…
At Key Performance Training, our aim is to provide delegates with a pathway to employment and help them find a job, a better job or a career. In Swindon and the surrounding areas there are many job opportunities and a demand for Forklift Truck operators meaning that...
How to Avoid the Top 4 Major Forklift Hazards
Did you know that there are on average 35,000 serious injuries and 85 deaths each year as a result of poor safety whilst operating a Forklift Truck? This frightening statistic shows just how dangerous these 4,000kg machines are, especially when those operating do not...
Could the ‘Managers and Supervisors’ in your warehouse benefit from extra training to enhance the safety of workforce?
Did you know that on average, 25% of workplace transport accidents are to do with lift trucks? Immediately, after seeing this statistic you would blame the operator, however one of the top causes of these accidents is down to poor/lack of supervision. “To reduce these...
The History of Key Performance Training
About Bob Hayward- The Managing Director and owner of Key Performance Training Bob has had quite a journey from humble beginnings near Broad-water Farm in Tottenham (yes, he is a Spurs fan) failing his A levels and even the entrance exam for a Postman. Then a bad...
Introducing Faster, More Secure, Covid &Environmentally friendly RTITB eCards
We have partnered with RTITB, the UK’s leading accrediting body for forklift and plant operator training, to offer you new, secure, environmentally friendly electronic ID cards (the RTITB eCard), instead of the plastic ID cards offered by so many other accrediting...
The 5 main benefits of cross training employees.
Cross- training employees can be a catalyst to a huge improvement in workforce productivity of any business. Here are the 5 main benefits of cross-training in the warehouse sector, however the advantages do not stop here, they...
These beasts are of great assistance and dangerous
Know where the Hazards Are to Avoid Them: It’s important that all operators know the area they will be driving in well, as an unseen bump in the road can cause the vehicle to tip and result in, as well as damage to the vehicle. Be aware of ramps, lumps, bumps,...