Blog #4

Don’t skip your equipment safety checks During a recent site visit, I came across several pieces of material handling equipment (MHE) with no evidence of a valid thorough examination (TE) — a legal requirement that’s often overlooked. Under LOLER, all lifting equipment — such as forklifts, cranes, hoists, and attachments — must undergo a TE […]

Blog #1

Why do experienced forklift operators still have accidents? It’s tempting to think that once an operator has years of experience, the risk of accidents drops away. But the reality is very different — some of the most serious incidents I’ve come across have involved highly experienced drivers. So what’s going on? The answer lies more […]