National Fork Lift Safety Week
21st - 27th September 2009
National awareness campaign aimed at reducing Britain's daily fork lift accident toll. Most at risk are pedestrians, so this week is essential for not only operators, but colleagues and visitors too. The message of this year's Safety Week is "look out for each other". Watch out for items in the news, and consider how you could help to raise safety awareness this National Fork Lift Safety Week.
FLTA National Fork Lift Truck Safety Conference
Wednesday, 30th September 2009
Warwick University Arts Centre
The "must attend" event for any company concerned with operating fork lift trucks safely.
This year's theme is 'Understanding and Communicating the Risks', and includes latest accident research, an LPG safety masterclass and a keynote speech from Carol Grainger of the HSE
Tickets for this event (discounted for FLTA members) can now be booked online at www.fork-truck.org.uk.
The FLTA Awards for Excellence 2010
End date for nominations: 30th September.
Time is running out to take part in the most important event in the materials handling social calendar - the FLTA Awards ceremony. For a chance to take part and win a coveted Archie award, enter your products or colleagues online at http://www.fork-truck.org.uk. The closing date for nominations is the 30th September.
The ceremony itself will take place on the 27th of February 2010, in the luxurious surroundings of the Barceló Hinckley Island Hotel (please note change of venue).
Readers who would like further information on any of these events should visit www.fork-truck.org.uk.