Below are short descriptions of each MEWP training course category, based on the information sourced directly from AITT and ITSSAR. Ensure that before organising your course, you are receiving training in the correct category. Here are the most common MEWP categories: (1a) Static Vertical 1a Static Vertical systems are MEWPs which exclusively elevate vertically and […]
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AITT has issued a clarification on the classification for “M” trucks. M1 – Multidriectional Counterbalance – Combi-CB M2 – Mulit Directional Sideloader – Combi-SL M3 – Multi Directional Reach – C-Series FTT provides training on all three M Truck groups Click Here for more information
FTT is now a Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) Approved Training Organisation (ATO). This means that any business registered with the CITB can now automatically receive grants for any recognised training courses delivered by FTT. Grants start from £30 per half-day and are up to £70+Vat for the full-day courses. FTT customers just need to […]
Farmers across the country are working to reduce farm accidents and with a specific focus this summer to keep children safe on farm. Over the next few months, farmers are joining with the Farm Safety Partnership (FSP) to implement and share practical measures that help keep their children safe on farm, as well as members […]
Here at FTT we’re a Living Wage employer. We’re one of 4,700 employers in the UK that believe a hard day’s work deserves a fair day’s pay. We think anything less would be abusing our role as a progressive employer, so every one of our team is paid above the Real Living Wage. What is […]
All your professional drivers must complete 35 hours of periodic training every five years, in order to keep their Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC). The deadline for the second five-year block of training for drivers with acquired rights is as follows: Truck drivers: 9 September 2019 Dual category drivers (truck, bus and coach): 9 […]
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A snow plough attachment allows you to turn for lift truck into a mini snow plough. When snow starts to fall, this attachment instantly converts your forklift into a snow plough allowing you to keep your car park, access roads and yard free of snow and operating. The most important thing to remember when ploughing […]
Pouring milk down a drain can carry a financial or custodial sentence for businesses in the UK. Although many businesses are unaware of this, milk must be disposed of as Category 3 ABP (Animal By-Products). Milk is a highly polluting substance – which is why it has been classified as Category 3 ABP. Milk is […]
In November 2016, JAUPT provided guidance for drivers and trainers about DQC validity dates. DVSA have now updated their guidance to make it clearer for drivers, operators and trainers DVSA won’t issue DQCs with more than five years validity on the card Prior to November 2016 when a driver with a valid DQC hit their […]
Worcestershire-based Tooles Transport has been ordered to pay more than £400,000 following an incident in which a driver was crushed to death by a reversing truck. Worcester Crown Court heard that on 11 December 2013, Tooles Transport employee Kevin Scott was helping a colleague to reverse a vehicle when he became trapped between the reversing […]