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Benefits of UKMHA Membership

Our membership packages provide you with the tools to keep your operation safe, efficient and compliant. As a UKMHA member, we also champion your best interests when it comes to new policies.

Membership of the UK Material Handling Association (UKMHA) provides your business with:

A cost-effective way to stay up-to-date on the latest developments in the materials handling industry
Access to the most authoritative and definitive Fork Lift Truck Health and Safety information, best practice advice and Codes of Practice
Stay in the loop on legislative changes that affect you, your workplace practices and your staff
Join a network of the most respected and trusted companies in the fork lift truck industry
Insider knowledge, publicity and free, in-depth resources designed to help you work safer, faster and smarter

What type of membership do I need?

The UK Material Handling Association offers a range of different membership categories designed to meet the needs and priorities of all businesses that employ fork lift trucks. To identify what type of membership you need, please click below:

Which UKMHA membership category should I apply for?

SAFE USER GROUP MEMBERSHIP

Q, Is your company an END USER of fork lift trucks or other material handling equipment?

A, If you answered YES to the above question then the UKMHA Safe User Group is the correct category of membership for your company.

The Safe User Group is an interactive resource, that provides a wealth of safety-related guidance, helplines and tools created to support businesses like yours, that are end users of fork lift trucks or other material handling equipment.

Importantly the information is clear, concise and cuts through the jargon, giving you the reassurance that you are up-to-date with current legislation and best practice. You will also benefit from being eligible for generous discounts on our range of merchandise, including a wide range of publications e.g. operator daily check books etc.

Safe User Group member benefits and services are listed here.

Businesses that SUG Membership would suit
The Safe User Group is specifically designed for businesses that are end users of fork lift trucks or other material handling equipment.

APPLY FOR Safe User Group membership

ASSOCIATE MEMBER APPLICATION

Q1, Does your business carry out Thorough Examination of lifting equipment and has been trading for LESS than 2 years?

Q2, Do you employ ONLY 1 engineer?

A, If you answered yes to ANY of the above questions, then Associate Membership is the correct category of membership for your company.

Associate Membership is intended as a means of access and is offered to businesses that currently do not fulfil the Full Membership criteria. We hope that in time your business will grow, enabling it to apply for Full Membership.

Associate Membership provides a wealth of safety-related guidance, helplines and tools created to support businesses like yours.

Importantly the information is clear, concise and cuts through the jargon, giving you the reassurance that you are up-to-date with current legislation and best practice. You will also benefit from being eligible for generous discounts on our range of merchandise and engineer training courses.

Associate Member benefits and services are listed here.

Businesses that Associate Membership would suit
Fork lift truck dealers or maintenance providers that carry out Thorough Examination, that have been trading for less than 2 years or do not employ a minimum of 2 engineers. Associate Membership is a limited option and can only be used for 2 years, unless a discretionary extension is granted, by the UKMHA board.

APPLY FOR ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP

FULL (SUPPLIER/SERVICES) MEMBERSHIP

Q1, Does your company provide supplies or services to fork lift truck dealers or end users of material handling equipment?

Q2, Has your company been trading for a minimum of 2 years?

A, If you answered yes to ALL of the above questions, then Full (Supplier/Services) Membership is the correct category of membership for your company.

Full (Supplier/Services) Membership provides a wealth of safety-related guidance, helplines and tools created to support businesses like yours.

Importantly the information is clear, concise and cuts through the jargon, giving you the reassurance that you are up-to-date with current legislation and best practice. You will also benefit from being eligible to participate in our many networking opportunities.

Full (Supplier/Services) Member benefits and services are listed here.

Businesses that Full (Supplier/Services) Membership would suit
Business that have been trading for more than 2 years and who provide supplies or services to fork lift truck dealers or end users of material handling equipment.

APPLY FOR FULL (SUPPLIER/SERVICES) membership

FULL (DEALER) MEMBERSHIP

Q1, Is your company a fork lift truck dealer or maintenance provider that carries out Thorough Examination of lifting equipment?

Q2, Has your company been trading for a minimum of 2 years?

Q3, Do you employ a minimum of 2 fork lift truck engineers?

A, If you answered yes to ALL of the above questions, then Full Membership is the correct category for your company.

Full Membership provides a wealth of safety-related guidance, helplines and tools created to support businesses like yours.

Importantly the information is clear, concise and cuts through the jargon, giving you the reassurance that you are up-to-date with current legislation and best practice. You will also benefit from generous discounts on our engineer training courses, UKMHA merchandise and be eligible to participate in our many networking opportunities.

Full (Dealer) Member benefits and services are listed here.

Businesses that Full (Dealer) Membership would suit
Fork lift truck dealers or maintenance providers who carry out Thorough Examination, that have been trading for more than 2 years and employ a minimum of 2 engineers.

APPLY FOR FULL (DEALER) MEMBERSHIP

ASSOCIATE (SUPPLIER/SERVICES) MEMBERSHIP

Q, Has your company been trading for a minimum of 2 years?

A, If your company provide supplies or services to fork lift truck dealers or end users of material handling equipment and you answered yes to the ABOVE question. Then Associate (Supplier/Services) Membership is the correct category of membership for your company.

Associate (Supplier/Services) Membership is intended as a means of access and is offered to businesses that currently do not fulfil the Full Membership criteria. We hope that in time your business will grow, enabling it to apply for Full Membership.

Associate (Supplier/Services) Membership provides a wealth of safety-related guidance, helplines and tools created to support businesses like yours. You will also benefit and be eligible for generous discounts on our range of merchandise.

Importantly, the information is clear, concise and cuts through the jargon, giving you the reassurance that you are up-to-date with current legislation and best practice.

Associate (Supplier/Services) Membership benefits and services are listed here.

Businesses that Associate (Supplier/Services) Membership would suit
Businesses that have been trading for less than 2 years and who provide supplies or services to fork lift truck dealers or material handling equipment end users. Associate (Supplier/Services) Membership is a limited option and can only be used for 2 years, unless a discretionary extension is granted, by the UKMHA board.

APPLY FOR FULL (SUPPLIER/SERVICES) membership

FULL (MANUFACTURER) MEMBERSHIP

Q1, Has your company been trading for a minimum of 2 years?

Q2, Do you employ a minimum of 2 fork lift truck engineers?

A, If your company is a manufacturer of fork lift trucks or other material handling equipment and you answered yes to ALL of the above questions, then Full (Manufacturer) Membership is the correct category for your company.

Full (Manufacturer) Membership provides a wealth of safety-related guidance, helplines and tools created to support businesses like yours.

Importantly, the information is clear, concise and cuts through the jargon, giving you the reassurance that you are up-to-date with current legislation and best practice. You will also benefit from generous discounts on our engineer training courses, range of UKMHA merchandise and be eligible to participate in our many networking opportunities.

Full (Manufacturer) Member benefits and services are listed here.

Businesses that Full (Manufacturer) Membership would suit
Manufacturers of fork lift trucks or other material handling equipment that have been trading for more than 2 years and employ a minimum of 2 engineers.

APPLY FOR FULL (MANUFACTURER) MEMBERSHIP

FULL (TRAINER) MEMBERSHIP

Q1, Has your company been trading for a minimum of 2 years?

Q2, Do you employ a minimum of 2 fork lift truck/material handling equipment operator instructors?

Q3, Is your company accredited to an ABA member i.e. AITT, ITSSAR, LANTRA NPORS or RTITB?

A, If your company trains fork lift truck/material handling equipment operators and you have answered yes to ALL of the above questions, then Full (Trainer) Membership is the correct category of membership for your company.

Full (Trainer) Membership provides a wealth of safety-related guidance, helplines and tools created to support businesses like yours.

Importantly, the information is clear, concise and cuts through the jargon, giving you the reassurance that you are up-to-date with current legislation and best practice. You will also benefit from generous discounts on the UKMHA range of merchandise and be eligible to participate in our many networking opportunities.

Full (Trainer) Member benefits and services are listed here.

Businesses that Full (Trainer) Membership would suit
Fork lift truck/material handling equipment operator training businesses that have been trading for more than 2 years.

APPLY FOR FULL (TRAINER) membership

ASSOCIATE (TRAINER) MEMBERSHIP

Q1, Has your company been trading for less than 2 years?

Q2, Do you employ ONLY 1 fork lift truck/material handling equipment operator instructor?

A, If your company is accredited to an ABA member (i.e. AITT, ITSSAR, LANTRA NPORS or RTITB), it trains fork lift truck/material handling equipment operators and you have answered yes to ANY of the above questions, then Associate (Trainer) Membership is the correct category of membership for your company.

Associate (Trainer) Membership is intended as a means of access and is offered to businesses that currently do not fulfil the Full Membership criteria. We hope that in time your business will grow, enabling it to apply for Full Membership.

Associate (Trainer) Membership provides a wealth of safety-related guidance, helplines and tools created to support businesses like yours.

Importantly, the information is clear, concise and cuts through the jargon, giving you the reassurance that you are up-to-date with current legislation and best practice. You will also benefit from being eligible for generous discounts on our range of merchandise.

Associate (Trainer) Membership benefits and services are listed here.

Businesses that Associate (Trainer) Membership would suit
Fork lift truck/material handling equipment operator training businesses that have been trading for less than 2 years. Associate Membership is a limited option and can only be used for 2 years, unless a discretionary extension is granted, by the UKMHA board.

APPLY FOR ASSOCIATE (TRAINER) MEMBERSHIP

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