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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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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What to Expect from a CPCS Course

If you are about to undertake, or are considering taking, a CPCS course then you might not know what to expect. Here we outline some of the basics of CPCS training, and explain why it’s an important step in undertaking a plant career.   Why do I need CPCS training? The Construction Plant Competence Scheme […]

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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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Getting an Apprenticeship in the Construction Industry

An apprenticeship is an attractive prospect for many young people who have left education and are looking to take the next step in their lives. One of the key attractions of an apprenticeship for many people is the guarantee of employment on completion of the course, as well as the development of skills that will […]

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