National Fork Lift Safety Week (1st August 2008)

Statistically two British workers are likely to be

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  "Licence" to kill? (1st August 2007)

Popular myths about training requirements and socalled "licences" for fork lift truck operators may compromise safety in the workplace, says David Ellison, chief executive of the Fork Lift Truck Association (FLTA)

One the FL

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  Awards for excellence (1st April 2007)

At its annual Awards for Excellence, The Fork Lift Truck Association paid tribute to companies and individuals who break new ground and set new, higher standards for the industry.

As ever, the Awards' four prestigious produc

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  FLTA's safety warning (1st October 2006)

The Fork Lift Truck Association has issued a safety warning in response to two separate, fatal accidents involving markedly similar circumstances.

Both incidents involved a trained operator who had parked a lift truck but fa

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  Virtual preview (1st August 2006)

Delegates at this year's Fork Lift Truck Association safety conference will have the opportunity to preview a new safety training tool the Virtual Fork Lift Truck.

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  National safety conference (1st June 2006)

The Fork Lift Truck Association advises readers that another important change is on the horizon for users of fork lift trucks. The HSE intends to introduce new Management Standards for the operation of Workplace Transport.

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  Award winners (1st April 2006)

Among the most eagerly awaited results at this year's Fork Lift Truck Association Annual Awards for excellence were those in the three product and services categories that were decided by a postal ballot.

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  Diary date (1st April 2006)

Organised by the Fork Lift Truck Association, the National Fork Lift truck Safety Conference 2006 will be held on 19th September at Warwick University.

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Date for the diary (1st December 2005)

The National Fork Lift Truck Safety Conference 2006, organised by the Fork Lift Truck Association, will be held at Warwick University on 19th September 2006.

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  FORKLIFT USERS NOT SURE OF REQUIREMENTS (1st October 2005)

Industry fears over continuing ignorance of Thorough Examination among forklift users have been reinforced by the results of a Fork Lift Truck Association awareness survey.

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Daily checks handbook (1st August 2004)

In an initiative aimed at increasing safety standards, the Fork Lift Truck Association has announced the introduction of the Daily Checks handbook to help ensure daily checks are regularly completed. The booklet is competitively priced to encourage w

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Diary date (1st April 2004)

The Fork Lift Truck Association Safety Conference 2004 will be held on 22nd September this year and will be focusing on key issues relevant to users of materials handling equipment.

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