Who Is Responsible for Forklift Safety? The Supervisor’s Duties Under PUWER, LOLER and L117
Responsibility for forklift safety sits with the employer, and in practice with the managers and supervisors who run the operation, not only…
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Master materials handling equipment with professional forklift operation guidance. Explore safety protocols, certification requirements, and operational best practices for counterbalance, reach truck, and specialized MHE across various industries.
In-House vs Accredited Forklift Training: Which Do You Need?
Both in-house and accredited forklift training can satisfy UK law in 2026, because the legal requirement under PUWER 98 is “adequate training”,…
How Long Does a Slinger Banksman Certificate Last?
No UK law puts an expiry date on a slinger banksman certificate. In 2026, as before, the legal duty is that operatives…
What Is a VNA Truck? Very Narrow Aisle Forklift Training Explained
A VNA truck is a Very Narrow Aisle forklift, designed to work in aisles as tight as around 1.6 to 2 metres,…
What Is a PPT Licence? Pedestrian Pallet Truck Training Explained
A “PPT licence” is the everyday name for a pedestrian pallet truck training certificate. No licence for powered pallet trucks exists in…
Is Forklift Training a Legal Requirement in the UK?
Yes, forklift training is a legal requirement in the UK in 2026, but there is no such thing as a “forklift licence”…
How Often Do Forklift Operators Need Refresher Training? What the Law and RTITB Actually Say
There's no fixed legal expiry date on forklift training — which is exactly why so many businesses get caught out. Here's what HSE guidance and RTITB standards say about refresher training, and the triggers that mean an operator needs it now.
Racking Inspection: How Often, Who Can Do It, and What the Law Actually Requires
Is racking inspection a legal requirement, how often should it happen, and who can do it? A plain-English guide to PUWER, BS EN 15635, the three inspection levels, the PRSES role and the green, amber and red traffic light system.
How Much Does Forklift Training Cost? Forklift Licences Explained (2026)
What forklift training costs and what drives the price, whether a forklift licence really exists, the different course types, and how often you need to retrain.
Reach Truck vs Counterbalance Forklift: Which Training Do You Need?
The difference between reach trucks and counterbalance forklifts, why training on one does not cover the other, and which forklift course you need.