Many businesses that outsource their lift truck training could save thousands of pounds and improve efficiency by training in-house and achieving their own in-house accreditation. RTITB is offering a free of charge cost analysis to help businesses make the right choice. “Many firms keep outsourcing their lift truck training without …
Read More »RTITB – New approach to Driver CPC Training boosts compliance for Jack Richards & Son
National road transport company Jack Richards & Son has worked with RTITB to standardise its Driver CPC periodic training, improving and maintaining compliance with DVSA Driver CPC rules and other legal requirements. “The most important people in our operation are our drivers,” says Demus Smerdon, Training & Hygiene Manager – …
Read More »RTITB event to help training providers comply with new data protection law
With new data protection laws on the horizon, RTITB is hosting an event to help logistics and transport training providers ensure that they comply. The EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a new law which comes into effect on 25th May 2018 and applies to anyone who collects, uses …
Read More »Fork lift truck training goes paperless with new RTITB app
RTITB is set to transform the future of materials handling equipment training and assessments with the launch of MyRTITB TrainingFriend PRO – an Android app which makes the training administration and testing process completely paperless for the very first time. The app is the first of its kind and runs …
Read More »LGV Driving Assessors “Often Overlooked”, warns RTITB
RTITB Instructor Academy is reminding transport and logistics operations not to overlook LGV Driving Assessor training, highlighting the many advantages it can bring to businesses. “Despite the many benefits of training LGV Driving Assessors, businesses often overlook this important role,” says Simon Docherty, RTITB Instructor Academy Manager. “Whether they’re full-time …
Read More »RTITB – Sports supplier’s warehouse workers score qualifications success
RTITB – Warehouse workers at an award-winning sports equipment supplier are heading into the festive period in high spirits after successfully completing several key industrial qualifications. In the busy run-up to Christmas, global online retailer Net World Sports will dispatch thousands of its FORZA football goals and other sports gear …
Read More »RTITB only accrediting body included in new Logistics 100
Laura Nelson, Managing Director of RTITB has been recognised as a key industry influencer in The Logistics 100, the only representative of an accrediting body to receive this endorsement. Having worked at RTITB, the preferred workplace transport training accrediting body, for more than a decade, Laura has extensive logistics industry …
Read More »Training needed to STOP LGV Drivers using phones while driving says RTITB
While general road safety is improving, research shows a worrying increase in mobile phone use whilst driving. RTITB, the UK’s largest Driver CPC Consortium, suggests that the right training can help LGV drivers change their attitudes towards this act of dangerous driving. Although most people are aware of the dangers …
Read More »Inadequate pre-use forklift inspections compromising safety, warns RTITB
Safety is at risk in many forklift operations due to inadequate pre-use inspections, warns RTITB. “Every forklift truck operation should begin with a pre-use inspection. However, these checks are often conducted incorrectly, or overlooked completely,” says Nick Welch, Technical Director for RTITB, the leading workplace transport training accrediting body.“This poses …
Read More »Big brands benefit from training LGV drivers to act professionally, says RTITB
Being a proficient, professional LGV driver is about more than the skills learned to handle the vehicle safely and efficiently on the road. It is also about being an ambassador for the company and the brand. According to RTITB, the largest Driver CPC Consortium in the UK and Ireland, more …
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