What happens if a thorough examination is due?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The equipment needs to be safe to use and free from defects as component failure can lead to accidents in the workplace. That is why we are still operational, carrying out forklift servicing<\/a>, thorough examinations and repairs<\/a> to help keep you up and running.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Routine servicing and statutory inspections are considered as essential ongoing activities for safety in the workplace and should not be deferred. If you are using your equipment we would advise that you keep up to date with all inspections and servicing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you are not using the equipment clearly label it out of use and leave it in a safe place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Training<\/a> is being carried out as normal as possible, within the government guidance, and is being recommended by the HSE as it is an important aspect of helping to keep people safe in the workplace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Book your driver training with us today<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n We know there are many companies still operational whether it is operating at full capacity or on a reduced level and identifying what is an essential activity is difficult to try and prioritise. The Forklift Truck Association<\/a> have worked closely with the Health and Safety Executive<\/a> to provide guidance to help us all know what we need to do. In their statement attached they have highlighted that routine maintenance, inspections and repairs all categorised as essential ongoing activities and must remain in place in accordance with government guidance and not be deferred.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is an extract from the full document,<\/p>\n\n\n\n Control measures around the use of Materials Handling Equipment and Plant Equipment should not be taken lightly. Its is an unfortunate truth that it is not an uncommon occurrence for these types of equipment to be involved in serious or even fatal accidents when they are not managed correctly as we\u2019re sure you are all too aware as a responsible user. The ongoing scheduled maintenance, repair and statutory inspection of Materials Handling and Plant Equipment are fundamental to their safe use. By stopping these activities, users are at very serious risk of jeopardising the safety of their staff and any person the equipment interacts with. Failure to maintain, repair and inspect equipment within agreed guidelines leads to component failures, damage and ultimately accidents<\/em>.<\/p>The Forklift Truck Association<\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\nWe are only running a skeleton staff, and not really using the forklift, does it still need to be serviced?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Is forklift truck training still available?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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