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Fork Lift Safety Convention 2018

Firmly established as the most authoritative event of its kind, the award-winning FLTA National Fork Lift Safety Convention returns on Wednesday 3rd October as the industry comes together to share best practice advice
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And the winners are...!

On Saturday 24th February, more than 400 of the fork lift truck industry’s leading figures gathered to celebrate all that’s best in the sector and bestow its most prestigious honour: an FLTA Award for Excellence.
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Lisa's Story

What is it like to be hit by a fork lift truck?

In this powerful video interview, FLTA Safety Ambassador, Lisa Ramos, explains how she lost her leg in a fork lift accident... and the life-changing consequences for her and her family.
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Show Your Hand

Mentor's 'Show Your Hand' is a simple, effective safety campaign, designed to dramatically reduce the risk of accidents and life changing injuries.

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Quality Audits

FLTA Members must abide by a stringent Code of Practice and comply with the FLTA Audit. This is highly beneficial to their customers...
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Fork Lift Safety Convention 2018

The award-winning FLTA National Fork Lift Safety Convention returns on Wednesday 3rd October
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Partnership Members

Trade associations from complementary industries, working together for the mutual benefit of their members
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Fork Truck Watchdog

Have you been sold a fork lift that was not as described? The Fork Truck Watchdog initiative allows customers to report dishonest dealers and make the industry safer.
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Safe User Group

How confident are you that all your company’s responsibilities are covered? The Fork Lift Truck Association Safe User Group is here to help.
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Training & Apprenticeships

Find out how the FLTA and BITA are meeting the industry's increasing demand for skilled engineers.

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  • New sponsor for National Forklift Safety Month

     National supplier joins the annual Safetember safety campaign Windsor Materials Handling has confirmed that it will sponsor the Fork Lift Truck...
    24 April, 18

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  • Toyota’s Total Safety Focus

     World #1 to sponsor FLTA Safety Convention 2018 in October Toyota Material Handling UK has confirmed that they will sponsor this year’s Fork Lift...
    17 April, 18

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  • An award for the FLTA Awards?

     The Fork Lift Truck Association Awards for Excellence, which usually focuses on recognising the great strides made in the industry, has found itself in the...
    11 April, 18

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  • Just a scratch?

     Industry leaders are advising businesses relying on rented lift trucks to take good care of them. Failure to do so, warns the Fork Lift Truck Association...
    26 March, 18

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  • FLTA pays tribute to industry’s best

     Lift truck industry’s best products, teams and people honoured for dedication to excellence On Saturday 24th February, more than 400 of the fork lift...
    26 February, 18

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  • FLTA features in Logistics 100

     Chief Executive Peter Harvey MBE named key industry influencer  The Fork Lift Truck Association is celebrating following news that its Chief...
    14 February, 18

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  • New Safety Champion named

     The Fork Lift Truck Association (FLTA) announced the recipient of its Safety Champion award: Sean Gilbert of 3M Atherstone. The award, sponsored by Briggs...
    9 January, 18

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  • Boost your Fork Lift Safety 2018

     In an industry where profitability is paramount, it isn’t surprising that fork lift truck safety isn’t top of mind for most managers and...
    23 November, 17

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  • FLTA reveals Pick of the Year 2018

     The Fork Lift Truck Association has revealed the materials handling industry’s Pick of the Year: a line-up of forward-thinking products and services that...
    9 November, 17

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  • Conference tackles safety in the face of change

     The Fork Lift Truck Association hosted its annual National Fork Lift Safety Conference on 20th September at the Heart of England Events and Conference Centre...
    2 October, 17

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  • Chris Moon MBE takes up post as an FLTA Safety Ambassador

     Chris Moon MBE has been appointed Safety Ambassador by the Fork Lift Truck Association. A former army officer who survived capture by Khmer Rouge...
    21 September, 17

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  • Will 2018 be your year to shine?

     FLTA calls for entries in its annual Awards for Excellence The Fork Lift Truck Association is calling on the UK’s best and brightest to put their...
    1 August, 17

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  • FLTA seeks jurors for Excellence Awards 2018

     Following the successful introduction of a jury-based voting system for the Fork Lift Truck Association Annual Awards for Excellence 2017, the FLTA is looking...
    27 July, 17

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  • Safetember: Lisa's Story

     When Lisa Ramos arrived for work on Friday 24th March 2006 it was a day much like any other. Except it was her son’s 13th birthday… and the day...
    24 July, 17

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  • Reap the rewards at #SAFE2017

     FLTA reveals why delegates return to its Safety Conference each year The Fork Lift Truck Association’s National Fork Truck Safety Conference is *the*...
    18 July, 17

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  • 'You don’t walk away from a fork lift accident'

     FLTA announces theme for Safetember safety month campaign The Fork Lift Truck Association has revealed plans for its annual safety campaign – ...
    29 June, 17

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  • SWIE-Lift is first member to gain on-site compliance

    SWIE-Lift of Port Talbot, South Wales has become the first company in the UK to be awarded the FLTA’s national certificate of compliance. The...
    27 June, 17

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