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Clear Guidance for Employers and Duty Holders
Welcome to the South Coast Forklift Training blog.
This section is designed for employers, managers, and duty holders responsible for workplace transport safety, operator training, and compliance.
We break down forklift training requirements, workplace safety responsibilities, and HSE guidance in plain English - without the jargon, assumptions, or box-ticking often found elsewhere.
You’ll find practical guidance on legislation such as PUWER, LOLER, and the Health and Safety at Work Act, alongside articles covering operator competence, workplace risk, enforcement, and common misunderstandings around forklift training and certification.
If you’re looking for structured guidance, start with one of the essential guides below. Otherwise, browse the latest articles and explore the topics most relevant to your workplace operations.
Start Here: Essential Guides
If There’s an Accident, Who’s Liable?
When something goes wrong, the focus quickly shifts to blame. But liability is rarely that simple. This guide explains how responsibility is really determined, looking beyond human error to the systems, decisions, and controls behind it all.
Certification Doesn’t Equal Competence
A certificate might tick a box, but it doesn’t guarantee safe operation. This section examines what competence really means, how it develops, and why it matters long after training has ended and the certificate has been issued.
Understanding Forklifts - Safety, Risks, and Equipment
Most people only see forklifts as part of their own workplace - but the wider industry is far more complex than that. This section explores the equipment, risks, systems, and behaviours behind real-world forklift operations and workplace safety.
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Forklift Facts vs. Fiction: 4 Common Myths Debunked
Common forklift myths can lead to unsafe decisions and legal misunderstandings. Discover the facts behind four widely repeated assumptions.
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Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 – A Landmark in Workplace Safety
Learn how the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 transformed workplace safety and shaped modern employer responsibilities in the UK.
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The 3 Stages of Forklift Training – What You Need to Know
A forklift certificate is only the beginning. Learn how the three stages of training work together to build workplace competence.
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