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‘Safety time bomb’ as forklift training and assessments missed due to Covid-19
Wieland’s Samos® PRO – THE Compact Modular Safety Controller
controller for machine and automation control. Part of the samos® range of safety systems, it has multi-functional base modules that are modularly interlinked, extending its safety functions module by module. The compact design of samos® PRO means it offers the
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highest possible degree of flexibility, consisting of function modules of only 22.5mm wide and programmable safety solutions from a width of 45mm. These modules can be easily plugged together and are available as input/output, input or relay output units and gateways in conjunction with the controller. A single contact terminal also fulfils CAT. 4 (EN954-1) requirements. The range also offers universal I/O which is configured on samos® PLAN.
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esigned with maximum functionality in mind, samos® PRO from Wieland Electric is a compact modular safety
upcoming ‘safety time bomb’, where thousands of candidates are operating without up-to-date training. “Prior to the Covid-19 pandemic, the number of
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operator tests taking place each year was fairly steady, but we saw declines in all areas in 2020,” says Laura Nelson, Managing Director for RTITB, the UK and Ireland’s leading workplace transport training accrediting body. “Covid-19 did of course present risks and challenges for training and assessment, but operators without the correct training also pose a serious danger to the supply chain.” Statistics from RTITB show that Counterbalance Lift
Truck Operator tests declined by 24.7% from 2019 to 2020, accounting for around 10,000 operators across all candidate types (Novice, Refresher, Conversion). The number of Counterbalance Lift Truck operators being tested for the first time was down by 29.2%, with an
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TITB has revealed lift truck training and assessment statistics for 2020 which could indicate an
even bigger decline of 32.8% for Reach Truck operators. Overall, across all candidate types, there were around 2,400 fewer Reach Truck operator tests in 2020, compared to the previous year. “With the number of new operators down by around
30% and overwhelming demand in the supply chain, it begs the question of who is filling these gaps?” says Laura. “Are untrained people operating trucks? Or are qualified operators working extremely long hours to cover the deficit and risking fatigue, which could also be jeopardising safe operation.” Refresher training also saw a significant decline, with
Counterbalance and Reach Truck operator tests down by 22.2% and 23% respectively from 2019 to 2020. See the full range of courses or find a Training Provider at
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