Training ! Who needs it?
Well if you operate any type of Lift Truck anywhere on your premises then You Do! The 1974 Health and Safety at Work Act, and the provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 state that there is a legal obligation on Employers to ensure that All operators receive adequate training.
So Where's the benifit for me?
A well trained and professional work
force yields benifits all round-more cost efficient, more time efficient, fewer damages, increased safety, reduced plant and maintenance costs, and a feeling of self worth which promotes positive teamwork.
Not forgetting the possible effect on your Insurance premiums-all of which have an impact on your bottom line profit margin.
But It's Costly and time consuming is'nt it?
Not when you consider that 8000 reportable injuries occur each year involving Lift Trucks, and that means lost man hours, which equals to lost productivity. Add to the millions of pounds paid out annually in compensation, some involving high profile and lengthy court cases
Now that can be costly!