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Stepperz

Buying Advice

Hi All We’re a small business looking to purchase our first fork lift. We know we need 2.5t gas. Seasonal business. Fork lift used from Oct -Jan Budget £5-6k We’ve narrowed our choice to either Hyster 2004 with 8,000 hours Or Lined 2000...

Views: 16 Replies: 0

Last Post: Dec 1, 2019 10:40pm
by Stepperz

carl

self employed instructor

Hi can any one recommend any insurance companies that can provide me with public liability and professional indemnity insurance please as i need this before i can start work as an instructor.

Views: 21 Replies: 0

Last Post: Oct 16, 2019 6:30pm
by carl

Steve

Legalities of the Thorough Examination and Forklift Operators

Hi all. I have a few questions on the legalities of using forklift trucks, or any lifting equipment, without a current and in date Thorough Examination – specifically in relation to the actual forklift operators responsibilities. I have read plenty of art...

Views: 32 Replies: 0

Last Post: Mar 15, 2019 12:53am
by Steve

Mark

cpcs/cscs/citb card advice please

Hi i currently have a counter balance UK forklift license which was obtained during my last job in a builders merchant yard. since leaving that job ive found that many forklift roles require something called a blue CPcs card? and to get one of those. i will...

Views: 63 Replies: 1

Last Post: Oct 17, 2018 4:38pm
by Bhavesh Makwana

Raj

Using forklift on road

I have been using my current forklift a mitsubishi fg25k for about 2 years on the road. Travelling around 150 yards to unload trucks and bring back goods into my premises The road is registered with the DVLA and I paid £55 for this and pay £165 a year ro...

Views: 203 Replies: 1

Last Post: Apr 24, 2014 7:43pm
by Tony Sellick

John Walker

Insurance for an Accredited RTITB instructor

I am in the process of applying for RTITB accreditation. For the day of the audit I will have to have professional indemnity and public liability insurance in place. Can anyone recommend what limits I should be looking at and can you recommend a suitable insurance co...

Views: 42 Replies: 2

Last Post: Aug 4, 2018 10:13pm
by John walker

Eric

Hyster forklift advice needed

I'm interested in purchasing a Hyster forklift truck (as in http://www.hyster.com/emea/en-gb/ ) but would really like to know of other people's experiences before buying. If you use a Hyster forklift please leave your reviews below, it's be really useful for me and m...

Views: 190 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jan 5, 2018 8:51am
by Benjamin Coleman

billy caldwell

where can i get films??

Hi again good folks of Britain I'm trying to find the film FORKLIFT STABILITY ESSENTIALS 1&2 I have a copy of it but the sound is too low and I have a course running on Monday so if anyone knows where forklift movies can be downloaded please please help Thanks Billy

Views: 235 Replies: 0

Last Post: Oct 25, 2013 7:05pm
by billy caldwell

Wyatt Daniel

Forklift Accidents

What are the major causes of Forklift Accidents?

Views: 149 Replies: 0

Last Post: Mar 26, 2014 6:11am
by Wyatt Daniel

sallys

forklift compamies

Hi, I am doing a study on forklift accidents and would like to know how to get a list of the top/major companies that use forklifts. Can any one help?

Views: 291 Replies: 2

Last Post: Feb 21, 2014 3:20am
by melizaarora

simon sharman

raised pallet

i have just been suspended from work for having a raised empty pallet with a plastic sheet on it to shelter us smokers from the constant rain is there a law against this and was anyone at risk the truck was tuned of and parked.

Views: 731 Replies: 3

Last Post: Feb 18, 2014 9:11am
by melizaarora

Paul graham

Fork truck licence ( refresher)

Hi I'm looking for some advice I started a new job 3 month ago as a counter balance driver, my certificate expired 4 weeks ago, I told my manager that it had ran out and that I didn't realise, he said it's ok everyone's in here Had expired ages ago and that it's part...

Views: 254 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jan 14, 2014 4:22pm
by Alan Hughes

James

Stretch wrapped pallets

I forklifted a pallet of wines, inadvertently jerked the pallet in the air which caused the load to tip and collapse. My question (which may well be a stupid one) is how much stretch wrap should be applied to a load like that or other liquids and if a low gauge stret...

Views: 117 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jan 6, 2014 8:15pm
by James

david

Is it any other variety available in Forklift Extensions

I want to see the different variety of products in forklift extensions.

Views: 178 Replies: 0

Last Post: Oct 22, 2013 3:21pm
by david

billy caldwell

help with costings

I have a recently qualified trainers question....I'm getting quite a bit of work of accredited companies which is good BUT I would like to approach companies and do non-accredited training but I don't know what I should be charging. I know I could ring local trainin...

Views: 179 Replies: 4

Last Post: Oct 19, 2013 7:28pm
by billy caldwell

Nikki

CCNSG Saftey Passport

MANCHESTER TDB TRAINING : CCNSG National 2 Day......23rd &24th September, 7th & 8th October, 21st & 22nd October, 4th & 5th November, 2nd & 3rd December, 16th & 17th December Book now to avoid disappointment............ - if there is a course not listed that you requ...

Views: 113 Replies: 0

Last Post: Sep 19, 2013 12:11pm
by Nikki

Stuart Blay

forlift expiration time

Could you tell me if a forklift license expiry date runs out at the end of that expiry day.

Views: 178 Replies: 2

Last Post: Sep 12, 2013 12:23am
by billy caldwell

Kev

Forklift truck and grandfathers rights

Can anyone help. I passed a Counterbalance Forklift truck course back in 1989. Is it still valid as it has no expiry date and do Grandfathers rights apply? Cheers

Views: 301 Replies: 1

Last Post: Oct 17, 2012 6:49pm
by Tony Sellick

simon taylor

fork lift training centres

How many training centres are there in birmingham or have they all closed down ?

Views: 231 Replies: 0

Last Post: Aug 11, 2012 9:38pm
by simon taylor

Steve

Carpet Pole

Hi , Can anyone tell me the formula for defining the capacity of a Carpet pole at a given Load Centre and pole diameter? Thanks in advance.

Views: 135 Replies: 0

Last Post: Mar 26, 2012 2:19pm
by Steve

John Cowling

Certificates of basic training

Hi, I am an instructor just starting out and was wondering if there was anywhere i could get a template for my certificates? Cheers, John

Views: 611 Replies: 2

Last Post: Feb 3, 2012 3:03pm
by ability

mark snell

can i drive

If I hold a counterbalance and telescopic licence can i drive a rough terrain truck within the law

Views: 528 Replies: 2

Last Post: Aug 6, 2010 6:41am
by Samual

Tony Sellick

Pre shift checks

Dave. Sorry no one has answered you. I was out of the country until recently. I will try and put a list of checks in PDF format on the site. It might be a while because I have other web sites to sort out first. The usual ones are mast, forks, tyres, wheelnuts, brakes...

Views: 640 Replies: 1

Last Post: Aug 5, 2010 6:54am
by Samual

george

yale type L9, needs a waterpump

can anyboby give me info on replacing the waterpump. It looks like i have to take the counter weight off. Thanks, george

Views: 435 Replies: 0

Last Post: May 29, 2008 10:47pm
by george

mark

tests

Hi I obtained my fork lift operators licence 3 years ago, however I was told by a work colleague that I have to be retested every 3 years. Please could you tell me if this is a LEGAL requirement. Thanks Mark.

Views: 692 Replies: 1

Last Post: May 26, 2008 2:50pm
by Tony Sellick

Dave Anderson

Daily vehicle checks

What are the basic daily checks required of a fork lift truck driver prior to using a truck?

Views: 570 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jul 5, 2007 3:53pm
by Dave Anderson