From pallet trucks to telehandlers, batteries to boxes, racking to rails, IMHX is the place to witness the latest and greatest innovations the industry has to offer. However, for all the amazing advances we make, there is one constant all too easily overlooked – the need for safety.

According to the HSE, in the past year, 30 UK workers were fatally injured as a result of being struck by a moving vehicle. Such accidents are all the more tragic for being completely avoidable.

This year, from stand 6B 182, the Fork Lift Truck Association (FLTA) will be focussing squarely on promoting safety, advising visitors on how best to protect their workers, their equipment, and their overheads…

30 days of safety

This year, our IMHX stand will serve as the official launchpad for this year’s National Forklift Safety Month which runs throughout October. We’ll be giving away hard-hitting safety posters to IMHX attendees but, if you’re not going, never fear – they’ll be available online, alongside specially developed resources, including videos, benchmarking tools and more.

In order to demonstrate their commitment to cutting the terrible toll of forklift-related injuries, we’ll be asking visitors to our stand to tweet the message: “Forklift safety. It’s no accident”.

Join up!

Visit stand 6B 182 to find out about the Safe User Group, an affordable, accessible membership that grants access to a huge range of exclusive safety materials. These resources include risk assessments, technical bulletins, safety newsletters, and Safer Site Pro – a step-by-step course, designed by industry experts to drastically improve your site safety, cheaply and efficiently.

What’s more, this all works out at just £3.75 per week!

Conventionally brilliant

Just as IMHX is the leading showcase for forklift technology and services, the FLTA National Fork Lift Safety Convention is the preeminent forklift safety event. Held on 30th October, the award-winning convention features fascinating talks from industry thought leaders, the HSE, and organisations that have successfully made significant, measurable improvements to their site safety.

What’s more, we’re offering a special discount on tickets purchased from our IMHX stand!

Talking shop

IMHX is a great opportunity for the Members of the FLTA and public alike to come and speak to our expert team. Whether you’re looking for specific advice, want to peruse our Store items, or even just fancy a chat with the FLTA team, we’ll be at stand 6B 182 throughout the expo, so be sure to come and say ‘hello’.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Visit FLTA at IMHX 2019 on stand 6B182

Tim Waples

FLTA, Chief Executive

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