Unlocking Your Career: the Benefits of Forklift Certification

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Following on from our article last month on the benefits of vehicular certification for HGVs and LGVs, this month we’re going to look at the career benefits of acquiring your forklift licence. Enhanced Career Prospects In the job market today there is always a shortage of skilled workers, and that includes of qualified forklift operators. […]

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The Different Kinds of Forklift Engines

The Different Kinds of Forklift Engines

There are a whole host of different types of forklift engines out there, each with their own advantages and disadvantages. While some are suited best for use in factories, others may be better used on a construction site, and so on. They are powered by electricity, gas or diesel, and each type has different capabilities […]

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The Most Common Forklift Accidents and How to Avoid Them

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Although a forklift can make all manner of tasks easy, driving a large and heavy machine around a worksite brings with it its own set of risks. Knowing what these risks are and working to avoid them is essential to maintaining the highest levels of health and safety on your worksite. As such, this month […]

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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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Serious Risks Caused by Casual Forklift Training

Recently, the Road Transport Industry Training Board (RTITB) issued a warning against improper forklift training that is increasing the risks of accidents and injuries in the workplace. Casual Training The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) announced that some businesses were allowing forklift operators to train new staff in-house rather than using a professional and accredited […]

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A Holistic Approach to Preventing Forklift Truck Accidents

Euro 1 Training ensure that we stay up to date with the latest news in training and take the safety of our clients very seriously, which is why we are pleased to inform you of the upcoming annual National Fork Truck Safety Conference, which will take place on the 23rd of September 2015 at Loughborough […]

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Common Forklift FAQs

There is a significant amount of legislation and guidelines to consider when it comes to the operation of forklift trucks of any kind. Knowing what you can and cannot do, knowing the various details and facets of forklift operation – it is vital that they are fully understood. This article will look at some of […]

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FLTA Guide to Fair Wear & Tear on Forklift Rental Agreements

Companies rent forklifts all over the world on a daily basis in order to keep their procedures running smoothly and ensuring their customers and partners get what they need as and when they need it. However, there are often disagreements as to what constitutes ‘fair’ wear and tear to a forklift, and this can result […]

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Retail Changes Increase Demand for Reach Trucks

The forklift truck industry is a multi-billion dollar business, with companies all over the globe needing these machines to help their operations run smoothly. This industry is one that is constantly on the rise, with BITA reporting a growth in warehouse truck sales of 15%. One particular increase has been in the reach truck sector, […]

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Forklift of the Year Awards 2015

The Forklift of the Year Awards panel has decided on their nominations and chosen a selection of 14 trucks from a range of manufacturers to compete for the top prize in their respective categories. New trucks, improved vehicles and specially developed systems that have come on to the market since December 2013 were all eligible […]

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