When you consider the dangers of lifting and transporting loads, fork lift trucks immediately come to mind. But what about pallet trucks? As a 2018 case shows, they can cause accidents too.
Published 02.09.2019
A case heard in July 2017 involving the supermarket chain Aldi illustrates the extent of an employer’s responsibilities for staff training. It was caught out because it treated an electric pallet
truck as a low-risk item of equipment. What happened?
Published 12.09.2017
Since an excavator can lift a full bucket of soil, it’s logical to assume that it can also be used as a lifting device. But there are restrictions on what is and isn’t permitted. What does the latest
guidance tell us?
Published 18.12.2017
A client has asked to see copies of certificates which show that certain vehicles, such as those with tail lifts, have received a statutory test and examination. Is this strictly needed?
Published 29.01.2013
You’ve heard that you can satisfy a number of specific legal requirements which relate to lifting equipment and save money, by investing in an engineering insurance policy. Do you really need this
type of cover?
Published 04.01.2010
As two cases heard in November 2015 show, applying basic safety rules can go a long way in protecting workers from fork lift truck (FLT) activities. What happened and what simple actions can you take
in your workplace?
Published 08.12.2015
A case heard in June 2015 concerned the injury to an employee struck by a falling beam during a lifting operation. What actions should have been taken to prevent the accident?
Published 03.07.2015
Before you allow staff to drive a lift truck on your site you must make them aware of any site-specific risks and formally give permission to use your vehicles. To help, why not use our example lift
truck authorisation document?
Published 25.02.2008
In December 2014 the HSE published an updated guide on lifting equipment. So which pieces of equipment now fall within the regulations and what must you do to comply?
Published 27.02.2015