Forklift fuel types: gas or electric?

Forklifts can be categorised according to which sort of fuel they use, of which there are four main options: diesel, petrol, gas, and electric. In this article, we’ll be focusing on two forklift fuel options – gas and electric – and seeing how they compare. Font: askzephyr.com Electric forklift fuel Electric forklifts works with a battery, […]

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EU Postpones Implementation of HGV Minimum Wage Rules

Recent developments in France and Germany regarding the introduction of minimum wage rules for HGV drivers has heightened worries throughout the industry, but altercations between the two countries and the EU has seen the rulings postponed for the time being. The changes could have far-reaching implications for the industry, particularly for those drivers delivering goods […]

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Plant & Machinery Live Exhibition 2016: What to Expect

Plant & Machinery Live returns to Birmingham this year, providing the perfect opportunity for suppliers and contractors to meet face-to-face and discuss new deals and future prospects in the field. Ahead of the exhibition this Autumn, this month we’ll be running you through the event and what you can expect from it. The Event To […]

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Forklift of the Year Awards 2016: The Nominees

At Euro 1 Training we endeavour to keep our knowledge on the industries we work with and the plantations we provide training for completely up-to-date, ensuring that we can provide the most informative service we can. With this in mind, the team here at Euro 1 Training are pleased to bring you information about the […]

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Service to Help HGV Drivers with Sleep Apnoea

Sleep apnoea, a disorder which causes breathing to stop and start when sleeping, is a serious medical problem, and one that heavily affects the abilities of HGV drivers to carry out their duties in a safe manner. The disturbed night’s sleep that is often a common result of sleep apnoea can cause daytime drowsiness which, […]

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New Mirror Standards for HGVs Coming in July

In order for Euro 1 Training to provide the correct information to those enrolled on our courses, we keep a careful eye on changes in legislation that can affect not only the plant industry, but the training and health and safety information we provide. It is with this in mind that we bring you news […]

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Skills Crisis in the Construction Industry

Currently, there is a serious shortage of trained workers in certain sectors of the construction industry that is threatening to derail the industry’s recovery from a record low period in April 2015. Recovery from the General Election The temporary low the industry experienced in April was attributed by economists to the upcoming election, which saw […]

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Former Manchester United Players Investing in Construction

Euro 1 Training strive to keep up to date with current events and news related to our industry, and it is with this in mind that we are pleased to inform you about an exciting £200 million development in Manchester’s Deansgate and Chinatown districts.   St Michael’s Manchester Ex-Manchester United football players, Gary Neville and […]

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Changes to Health and Safety Legislation to be Aware of

As of the 6th April 2015, some important changes were made to the Health and Safety Regulations which aimed to make the legislation clear to understand and therefore, easier to follow. This includes removing or amending some of the existing rules that you will have had to adhere to in the past. These changes are […]

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Mega-Projects: The Large Scale Construction Projects Happening Around the World

Construction is a multi-billion pound industry worldwide. Every country is building and expanding their space in new and interesting ways, each one striving to construct a landmark or iconic structure and improve their skylines. With so much money invested into the industry, it is no surprise that we are seeing some amazing construction projects appearing. […]

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