Regional forklift driver competition at Health and Safety 08 Safety during materials handling operations highlighted by driver competition

Providing a good opportunity to get some fresh air between seminars and the exhibition, the competition will be overseen and judged by Mentor Training, the UK’s leading provider of operator training. “As the Combilift range of forklifts is well known for its contribution to safer handling practices, this competition and show complement each other very well,” says Roy Redman, Combilift’s UK Product Director.

The 4-way capability of the Combilift forklifts means that drivers will not only be tested on their skills whilst operating in forward and reverse modes, but will also need to prove their control and accuracy with the trucks whilst traveling sideways. “Once you are familiar with the 4-way Combilifts, they are actually very straightforward to operate,” says Combilift’s Paul Hopkinson, “but we have added an extra challenge by designing a course which involves picking up and carrying large and bulky loads around obstacles, tight corners and, just for fun, backwards and forwards through a figure of eight – all against the clock, with penalties for unsafe operation!”

As well as receiving a handsome trophy, the winner of the South East region heat will compete with other regional finalists for the title of overall Combilift Driver of the Year, to be held at Combilift’s headquarters in Ireland in the autumn.

Registering to attend Health and Safety 08 is free of charge, as are the seminars and car parking. However, visitors are advised to do so in advance to guarantee a place. Registration is via: www.healthandsafetyevents.co.uk or, for those without internet access registration can be completed by calling the event helpline on: 0870 4866816.

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Editor’s Notes:
Western Business Exhibitions organizes a number of successful exhibitions and conferences in the UK. As well as the Health and Safety 08 events, the company organises The Energy Event which has swiftly and successfully established itself as the number one exhibition and conference in its sector.

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