Is It Safe To Drive A Forklift While Pregnant?

Just 12.8% of the construction industry is made up of women, and no more than 1% of them work on-site.…

5 Myths About Driving A Forklift You Need To Know

On first glance, operating a forklift looks pretty straightforward. In fact, many people believe that if you can drive a car, you can drive a forklift. But it isn’t that simple. Operating a forklift requires an entirely different driving style to any other vehicle, which is only taught with specialist training. To help clear any rumours you might have seen on social media, here’s the most common misconceptions about driving a forklift that you need to know before starting your training.

Common Forklift Problems And How To Fix Them

Whether you’re a seasoned forklift operator or just starting out with your training, you’ll know that forklift trucks often develop…

Keeping Forklifts And Pedestrians Apart: Safety Measures To Consider

We’ve now spent over a year being told to “keep a safe distance”, a phrase that will still be heard…

The Benefits Of Virtual Reality Forklift Training

As the warehouse sector continues to grow to accommodate for the explosion of Ecommerce businesses, the demand for trained forklift…

What are the different types of forklifts, and what are they most suited to?

Forklifts are necessary in helping to carry out lifting and transportation tasks, where objects are too heavy to rely on…

Tips and tricks to be a better forklift operator

If you’re a forklift operator who has recently earned your license then it’s important to know that this is only…

Pros & Cons of The Common Forklift Fuel Types

When it comes to operating a forklift truck, or deciding whether you want to buy a new or used forklift,…

Operating Forklift Trucks in Winter Conditions

If your material handling work environment has both in and outdoor areas, then it’s always important you consider the elements when it comes to operating forklift trucks. Safety and productivity requirements can be complex when you also have outdoor areas in the workspace, especially when the weather conditions get colder and harsher.

Of course it’s important to keep your lift trucks well maintained and ensure your operators are safe at all times. It’s also necessary that you employees recognise weather-related dangers and understand how to avoid them. 

Here are a few key elements to consider when operating forklifts in the winter…