Help workers speak out (1st May 2012)

Following a recent study by the Forklift Truck Association (FLTA), Briggs Equipment believes that companies should do more to encourage workers to speak up about health and safety issues. The research suggests that arou

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  Forklift heroes honoured (1st April 2012)

Homebase forklift operators from across the UK tested their driving skills in a special competition organised by the company's material handling partner, Briggs Equipment.

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  'Tis the season (1st November 2011)

Leading supplier of short term hire lift trucks, Briggs Equipment is advising companies to carry out a review of their health and safety policies and training methods so they can safely cope with an increase in demand d

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Briggs is a finalist (1st September 2011)

Forklift truck distributor, Briggs Equipment, has been recognised for its efforts to help a leading waste and recycling firm save around ?220,000 over the next five years.

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Free high visibility vests (1st September 2011)

In an effort to further improve forklift safety, Briggs Equipment is giving away high visibility vests to its short-term hire (STH) customers. The Cannockbased firm is said to have been at the forefront of industry ef

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Get control (1st September 2010)

Briggs Equipment, has recently won the coveted UK Warehouse Association (UKWA) Award for its 'Speedshield' asset management tool.

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  Durability & ergonomics (1st March 2010)

UK Cat Lift Trucks distributor and service provider, Briggs Equipment has extended its product range to include the new DP/GP 40-55N Cat Lift Truck range. Available with diesel and LPG engines, capacities range from 4 t

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  Latest picker goes (1st August 2008)

Briggs Equipment, UK national Cat Lift Truck distributor, has launched the new Cat high level order picker.

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  Get to grips with tyres (1st August 2007)

In a survey by Briggs Equipment, more than 40% of forklift tyres fitted and ordered by customers were the wrong size and compound. The company says it's a worrying statistic because if the tyre footprint is the wrong size, a

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  Get to grips with tyres (1st August 2007)

In a survey by Briggs Equipment, more than 40% of forklift tyres fitted and ordered by customers were the wrong size and compound. The company says it's a worrying statistic because if the tyre footprint is the wrong size, a

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  Keeping it in check (1st February 2005)

Adetailed daily inspection of any handling equipment if conducted correctly should take three to four minutes. It’s not much time to take and can potentially save lives, so why are many inspections carried out incorrectly or at worst not at all? Here

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