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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...

FLTA Awards

The most exciting night on the industry calendar is over for another year. Find out more about the evening's deserving winners...

Partnership Members

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

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.

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.

Training & Apprenticeships

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

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
Peter Harvey, Chief Executive of the Fork Lift Truck Association (FLTA) reveals how any business – regardless of industry or size – can raise its...

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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Are you FLTA Safety Champion 2017?
£250 prize and trophy for Award winner The FLTA is on the lookout for its next Safety Champion and, thanks to support from Sponsor Briggs Equipment...

7 June, 17

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FLTA gives ringing endorsement of Forklift Training Engineering Centre
Dedicated training centre given seal of approval The Fork Lift Truck Association (FLTA) has given a ringing endorsement to F-TEC — the Forklift...

2 May, 17

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And the winners are...!

Lisa's Story

Show Your Hand

Quality Audits

FLTA Awards

Partnership Members

Fork Truck Watchdog

Safe User Group

Training & Apprenticeships

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Toyota’s Total Safety Focus

An award for the FLTA Awards?

Just a scratch?

FLTA pays tribute to industry’s best

FLTA features in Logistics 100

New Safety Champion named

Boost your Fork Lift Safety 2018

FLTA reveals Pick of the Year 2018

Conference tackles safety in the face of change

Chris Moon MBE takes up post as an FLTA Safety Ambassador

Will 2018 be your year to shine?

FLTA seeks jurors for Excellence Awards 2018

Safetember: Lisa's Story

Reap the rewards at #SAFE2017

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

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

Are you FLTA Safety Champion 2017?

FLTA gives ringing endorsement of Forklift Training Engineering Centre