Although the industry accepts that the causes of fork lift truck accidents never change, there is a tide of opinion – led by the Fork Lift Truck Association – that for anything to change, awareness, attitudes and company cultures also need to change.
That's why this year's event will focus on presentations sharing best practice – all aimed at reducing injuries, damage and death in workplaces of every size and in every industry sector.
The theme of this year's conference is '360 degree safety' – reflecting the holistic approach being driven by the FLTA via its online Safer Site Programme (www.fork-truck.org.uk/fork-lift-safety/safer-site-programme).
"This is a genuine peer-to-peer event designed to inform, inspire and motivate managers and supervisors in companies of every size and in every sector," states FLTA chief executive Peter Harvey.
