Sometime ago we wrote an article on “In house” training versus accredited training https://stackerstraining.co.uk/in-house-training-versus-accredited-training/   The ABA (Accrediting Bodies Association for Workplace Transport) have now produced a leaflet detailing the benefits of accredited ..
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The National Forklift Safety day was established 6 years ago by the Industrial Truck Association in the USA.  It is now being championed by BITA (British Industrial Truck Association) and the HSE in the UK and will be held on 11th June this year.   It is part of a global promotion to raise awaren ..
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Yesterday we attended the RTITB’s Regional Members Meeting in Milton Keynes. It was a very interesting and useful morning and we were updated on various matters including: Accrediting Bodies Association (ABA) update including the new leaflet produced by the ABA – click below to view this ABA Lea ..
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As well as training taking place at our training centre near Banbury this week, we have instructors training in several other locations.   On Monday, we carried out counterbalance refresher training at a garden centre in Suffolk. For the next few days we are providing telescopic training near G ..
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On Saturday 6th April, 8 ladies took place in a forklift experience session at our training centre at Apollo Park, near Banbury.   As part of the International Women’s Day 2019 campaign theme #BalanceforBetter, we are encouraging ladies to come and have a go at driving a forklift truck throu ..
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We were delighted to find out last week that we have been selected as a finalist for the Micro Business Award in the 2019 Cherwell Business Awards.  We were selected by the category sponsor, Bicester Vision, Bicester Chamber and Wednesday Business Club.   There are 11 awards in total and the w ..
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A forklift licence is different from a car driving licence in a few ways.  Once you pass your driving test in a car no follow up training is required.  However, it is recommended that refresher training is carried out every 3 years for forklift operators to ensure that they maintain good driving h ..
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Today, Friday 8th March, is International Women’s Day and a perfect time to tell you about our forthcoming forklift experience session for ladies on Saturday 6th April 2019.   This fits in with this year’s theme #Balanceforbetter and will hopefully play a very small part in contributing to a g ..
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On Monday this week we had a very interesting meeting with Aspire Oxford.   Aspire is a multi-award-winning employment charity and social enterprise.   They exist to help vulnerable people who are homeless, long-term unemployed, ex-offenders, people in recovery or those with poor mental we ..
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In a previous blog article, we stated the importance of segregating pedestrians and forklift trucks to avoid accidents and injury (https://stackerstraining.co.uk/company-fined-after-worker-loses-leg-in-forklift-accident/)   It is sad to learn that some companies are not following this guidance ..
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