Busting the myth: ‘No such thing as a forklift truck licence’
June 14, 2022
85% of relevant job applications say: ‘forklift truck licence required’, but does it even exist? Stuart Taylor, Managing Director at Mentor FLT Training, explores... Read More
What should employers look for when recruiting and hiring a competent forklift truck operator?
May 10, 2022
SHP speaks to Stuart Taylor, Managing Director at Mentor FLT Training, who explains the misconception around the existence of the forklift truck ‘licence’ and talks about what employers should look for when recruiting and hiring a forklift truck operator. Read More
Agency workers: 3 steps for safer forklift operations
October 6, 2021
Mentor FLT Training highlights employers’ duty of care to agency workers and advises how you can ensure they stay safe. Read More
8 common forklift truck hazards managers should look out for
April 13, 2021
Forklift training provider Mentor reveals some of the most common areas of bad practice that managers should look out for and promptly stamp out. Read More
MHE training and safety, by the book
December 3, 2020
Forklift training provider Mentor highlights key guidance to follow for compliance and reduced risk. Read More
3 steps for returning to work with material handling equipment
June 29, 2020
Material handling equipment provider Mentor offers some simple steps to getting operators and equipment safely back up and running, as lockdown eases. Read More
Keeping manufacturing facilities running safely during COVID-19
June 24, 2020
Kirsty Adams, Editor of SHD Logistics Magazine, catches-up with Combilift’s Martin McVicar to discuss safety measures introduced at the manufacturer’s County Monaghan plant due to COVID-19, and the ever-important issues around fork lift safety. Read More
Forklifts and pedestrians: How close is too close?
June 9, 2020
One look at the frequency and severity of UK forklift accidents should be enough to convince anyone that wherever possible, we must do more to keep lift trucks and pedestrians apart. Read More
Mentor remains on hand to help businesses meet HSE guidelines for vital MHE training
May 20, 2020
In line with the HSE’s recent statement that basic lift truck training remains essential during the coronavirus pandemic, Mentor FLT Training is offering a number of materials and courses to help businesses stay safe and compliant during this critical time. Read More
Forklift safety law and you
March 11, 2020
Overwhelmed by forklift safety regulations? Forklift training provider Mentor offers an easy guide to key legislation to help employers, operators and managers meet their legal responsibilities. Read More