More than ever before, employers have the safety of their employees at the forefront of their businesses. Gone are the days of the most senior member of staff ‘showing the ropes’ to the latest recruits. Providing proper training for the handling and movement of goods is seen as a worthwhile investment which ensures the workforce are safer when using handling lifting equipment. Productivity rates can improve as a result of training plus the knowledge of how to look after and maintain the equipment may provide lasting cost savings for businesses.

Manual pallet truck

Electric pallet truck

The availability for training doesn’t apply purely to new purchases, as expert tuition can be provided on-site using equipment that is already owned. Equipment such as pallet trucks, scissor lift tables, electric pallet trucks, semi and fully powered stackers etc. With the instruction taking place in familiar surroundings and using known equipment, the staff will gain knowledge to make them fully competent operators, of what can otherwise be dangerous equipment, if not operated correctly.

Low Profile U Shaped Scissor Lifts

Hand Hydraulic Stacker

Fully Electric Heavy Duty Straddle Stacker

So no more poor lifting techniques and using the incorrect equipment. Meeting legislation standards such as LOLER (Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998) and PUWER (Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations) by giving appropriate training and supervision will help raise awareness and safety in the workplace. Reducing the risks of accidents with correctly trained operatives is without any doubt, the best way forward!

 

 

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