The Difference Between a Forklift License and Certification

For anyone looking to gain a forklift qualification, or for a business looking to hire a qualified forklift operator, it’s important to make the distinction between a forklift license and a forklift certification.   In this article, the team at Euro 1 Training will help you to distinguish between the two types of accreditation. Looking […]

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Frequently Asked Questions about Forklift Training

Forklift training is a vital course needed to operate a forklift safety. We often receive many questions about forklift training, licenses and refresher courses, so we’ve put together a few FAQs to answer the most popular questions.   Frequently asked training course questions How often should you undergo forklift refresher training? After completing forklift training […]

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Counterbalance vs Industrial Reach Forklifts

When it comes to forklifts, there are many types to choose from, each with their own unique characteristics and jobs they’re suited to. Forklifts are invaluable for intralogistics and moving heavy loads but, depending on your premises and requirements, different businesses will benefit from different kinds of forklift. Consider what you will be using your […]

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Troubleshooting Common Forklift Problems

Forklifts are an indispensable tool for many businesses, from warehouses to construction sites. With the machinery being used day in, day out, it is vital that they are kept well-maintained but, inevitably, due to age and heavy usage, problems are bound to arise at some point down the line. Thorough forklift training can help to […]

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Forklift Training with Virtual Reality (VR)

To ensure that forklift operators are fit for the job at hand, it is vital that they have undergone proper, thorough training. Thousands of workplace accidents occur every year, the results of which range from damaged products to fatalities. The vast majority of these accidents happen as a result of inadequate training and could have […]

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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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Why is it important to get a counterbalance forklift licence?

Counterbalance forklifts are one of the most commonly used pieces of materials handling equipment. Although, in size, they are relatively small compared to other plant apparatus, they are still classed as heavy machinery which means it’s vital operation is careful and safe. To ensure you can use this equipment correctly, getting a counterbalance forklift licence […]

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Rules for Driving Forklifts on the Road

When it comes to forklifts, there is often confusion over whether they need to be registered, insured and taxed. Many businesses wrongly believe that if they don’t drive their machinery on roads, or they only do so minimally, they don’t have to subscribe to these three requirements. This can lead to companies unwittingly committing offences. […]

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How forklifts and trained operators can improve your business

Forklifts are an invaluable piece of equipment for many businesses and projects, being found, for example, in warehouses, factories, storage facilities and on construction sites. Whether they are used for lifting, moving or stacking materials, forklifts and their trained operators have quickly become an integral part of smooth, safe and efficient materials handling. Let’s take […]

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Health and safety best practice for forklift trucks

Forklift trucks are a widely used, indispensible piece of plant machinery. However, without proper safe usage it is easy to cause an accident and cause serious injury to yourself or a bystander. Accidents can have many root causes – such as lack of operator training or experience, lack of equipment knowledge, poor truck maintenance or […]

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