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Top 10 forklift safety tips and best practices

Construction, Forklift Training4 days ago59Views 0Likes 0Comments

Ten Essential Forklift Safety Tips for Beginners and Experienced Operators Whether you’re considering whether to apply for a position as a novice forklift operator, or need a refresher course after a career change, understanding forklift safety best practices is crucial. Proper training is essential In the UK, all forklift operators must possess the necessary training…

What does Material Handling Equipment (MHE) training involve?

Course Training, Forklift Training, IndustrialMarch 9, 20256KViews 0Likes 0Comments

You've undoubtedly heard the term Material Handling Equipment (MHE) mentioned occasionally if you've been researching forklift training. However, what is it and why is it important? With over 30 years of expertise in forklift operator training and health and safety, we at SB Skills Solutions are here to explain things to you in simple terms.…

How long is a novice forklift course?

Course Training, Forklift TrainingMay 30, 20233KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Considering whether to embark on forklift truck novice training? Regardless of whether you’re new to operating heavy machinery or have been interested in construction and warehousing for a while now, we can help. Below, our expert team of qualified forklift operator instructors explains exactly what to expect when you decide to undergo forklift novice training.…

Is forklift training a legal requirement?

Forklift Training, Industrial, Plant MachineryMay 18, 20233KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Exploring your career and education options? If the construction and warehousing industry is calling your name, it’s important to know the legal requirements of your preferred position. Below, we take a look at the various forklift truck training legal requirements that you’ll need to abide by if you want to pursue a career as a…

What is a pivot steer truck?

Forklift Training, Industrial, Plant MachineryMarch 30, 20233KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Want to get behind the wheel of a compact, versatile, and user-friendly forklift? Why not consider the pivot steer truck? To help you determine whether pivot steer forklift training is the appropriate route for you, we explore the definition and uses of a pivot steer truck as well as which industries stand to benefit from…

What does VNA stand for in the forklift industry?

Forklift Training, Industrial, Plant MachineryMarch 21, 20233KViews 0Likes 0Comments

If you’re in the construction or warehousing industry, then you’re likely to have come across a VNA (Very Narrow Aisle) truck at some point in your professional career. To learn more about this essential forklift vehicle, its various uses, and the degree of training required to drive one, from the expert team at SB Skills…

How to become forklift certified

Forklift Training, Industrial, Plant MachineryMarch 1, 20233KViews 0Likes 0Comments

If you want to enter the construction or warehousing industry, then becoming forklift certified is likely to be high on a to-do list. Providing an individual with the skills required to safely operate a forklift truck, forklift certification is an essential qualification for anyone wanting to land a material handling equipment (MHE) role or forklift…

How long does a forklift licence last?

Forklift Training, Industrial, Plant MachineryFebruary 17, 20234KViews 0Likes 0Comments

If you’ve been operating forklifts in the warehousing and construction industry for years, you’ll know that you receive certification after completing the beginner training course, but how long is it valid for and does it need renewing at all? Luckily, the experienced and knowledgeable team at SB Skills Solutions is here to explain all. From…

Is a counterbalance truck the same as a forklift?

Forklift Training, Industrial, Plant MachineryJanuary 25, 20233KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Have you been wondering whether a forklift is a counterbalance truck? Below, we take a closer look at what makes a forklift a counterbalance truck to help you decide whether this type of versatile and long-lasting forklift is right for your business and its specific storage and transportation requirements. From counterbalance lift truck training to…

How often do you need forklift refresher training?

Course Training, Forklift TrainingJanuary 23, 20233KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Is your forklift knowledge in need of updating? Maybe you have had a change of career since you first trained as a forklift operator or perhaps it’s been a while since you got behind the wheel of a B2 forklift. Whatever your reasoning for considering additional forklift truck training, we can help you identify the…

How do you become a reach truck driver?

Course Training, Forklift Training, IndustrialJanuary 20, 20233KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Keen to develop your construction and warehousing career? Why not consider becoming a qualified reach truck driver? To help you decide whether this is the right route for you, we outline the essential qualifications and degree of reach truck forklift training every reach truck driver should possess before applying for one of these positions. Below,…

What are the different forklift types and their uses?

Forklift Training, Industrial, Plant MachineryJanuary 18, 20233KViews 0Likes 0Comments

If you’re eager to begin a career as a forklift operator and you’d like to find out more about the types of forklifts and what they’re used for, then you’ve come to the right place. At SB Skills Solutions, we have years of invaluable experience working with qualified instructors in the construction and warehousing industry,…

How to obtain a forklift licence

Course Training, Forklift Training, NPORSOctober 28, 20223KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Keen to make your mark in the construction or warehousing industry? To help you achieve your career goals in these sectors, it is often necessary to upskill by obtaining licences. At SB Skills Solutions, we offer a range of training courses to support individuals looking to enhance their skillset – including an industrial forklift training…

What’s involved in forklift truck training?

Course Training, Forklift TrainingOctober 28, 20223KViews 0Likes 0Comments

While you don’t need a driving licence to operate a forklift and there’s no such thing as a ‘forklift licence’, certain qualifications are still required by law to operate this type of machinery. To comply with safe working practices, an aspiring forklift operator will need to complete a forklift truck training course. Regardless of whether…