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Tapping into the unique knowledge and resources of a reliable trade organisation can make all the difference to the safety of your operations says the UK Material Handling Association. Staying safe means following correct guidance, but it’s not always easy to identify what that is… or where to find it When the pandemic began, it […]

UKMHA becomes a founding member of the new UK Material Handling Association (UKMHA).

The UK Material Handling Association (UKMHA) has revealed details of a comprehensive on-site Audit that demonstrates UKMHA members work to “demonstrably higher standards” than non-compliant companies.

We have issued a joint statement in response to the COVID-19 global pandemic.

Who are the key workers during the coronavirus pandemic? Download PDF: Lockdown Fact Sheet PDF

Guidance on training for rider-operated lift trucks Download PDF: HSE Statement: Driver Training PDF

Best practices to prevent contracting and spreading coronavirus. Download PDF: COVID-19 Cleaning Methods

On Friday 20 March, the government announced its plans for financial assistance to help organisations retain employees for an extended period of time, despite offering no work, and avoid lay-offs. It is called the Job Retention Scheme and, whilst little information has been published as to how it will work, set out below what we

For employees who need to self-isolate Download PDF: Self-isolation guide PDF

During this crisis we are working with other industry bodies and organisations to share and distribute up-to-date advice and guidance as the situation unfolds.

Our thanks go to the HSE, BITA, Mentor, AITT and RTITB for the information on this page.