A joint statement issued by ABA founder members AITT and RTITB has confirmed that COVID-secure lift truck training must continue for those working throughout the second national lockdown. The statement makes clear that training remains a requirement and plays a vital role in keeping things moving safely as the transport and logistics industry approaches its […]
Following the Governments anoucement of a second UK Lockdown I would like to reassure you that we have all necessary COVID Secure measures in place. We will continue to operate classroom and practical training courses throughtout the UK for our clients. Through out 2020 are team has worked tirelessly to ensure that we are able […]
Founded in 1978 at the request of the HSE (Health and Safety Executive), ALLMI remains as the UK’s only Trade Association which devotes exclusively to the lorry loader industry. Their core aims are: To promote the safe use of lorry loaders. To ensure that the Association is involved in the formulation of any legislation which […]
A new exemption for agricultural vehicles from Driver CPC rules will help transport efficiency and reduce regulatory burden. The DfT has announced that drivers of goods vehicles over 3.5 tonnes used by agricultural businesses as part of their own entrepreneurial activity are to be exempted from Driver CPC rules later this year. Under current Driver […]
The Government has released new guidance for employers and drivers who are regulated by the EU or AETR drivers’ hours and tachograph rules, and the working time rules that apply to mobile workers. The updated guidance covers furloughed workers and COVID-19 disruptions. Make sure you’re clear on how activities must now be recorded by drivers as […]
Lift Truck training has remained a legal requirement during the COVID-19 outbreak, we have since the start of the outbreak taken measures to ensure the safety of all parties involved in training, these procedures have evolved and been updated as advice from Government and the HSE has developed. We continue to follow the latest […]
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With the HSE confirming that basic MHE training courses must continue during the COVID-19 outbreak to reduce the risk of accidents and injuries, the Association of Industrial Truck Trainers (AITT) have released a comprehensive method statement detailing how to train safely during this time. Produced following consultations with the HSE, the guidance explains measures training providers, employers and […]
Most professional lorry and bus drivers must complete 35 hours o fperiodic training every 5 years to maintain a driver qualification card (DQC). Due to the COVID-19 emergency situation it has become virtually impossible for some drivers to complete the required training. Remote training has been made available but is frankly not a viable option for many. So, after quite a delay […]
Following requests by AITT and RTITB, the HSE has released a full statement containing guidance on training for rider-operated lift trucks. It addresses many key concerns, including what to do if training qualifications have recently expired. It states: If requalification training cannot take place for reasons associated directly with coronavirus, such as closure […]
In light of recent Government advice, the FTT Training is taking all necessary precautions to protect the safety of our employees and customers against Coronavirus (Covid-19) and this remains our top priority. As a result, FTT Training has made a decision to only continue with essential safety-critical training and to support key industry sectors such […]