The FLTA awards
prestigious title to former
fork lift driver
The Fork Lift Truck Association (FLTA) announced
the recipient of its Safety Champion award: Sean
Gilbert of 3M Atherstone.
His achievements include:
•
engaging training on pedestrian safety –
The award, sponsored by Briggs Equipment
UK, recognises those who have demonstrated
exceptional commitment to improving site safety
from the driver’s point of view
•
operating areas and work routines
trucks.
•
driver at the site, joined 3M’s Health and Safety
Group earlier this year.
By utilising his extensive operator experience,
he’s significantly improved pedestrian and vehicle
safety at the well-established site by proactively
engaging staff at all levels in open and honest
discussions.
Representing the Health & Safety Group on
capital investment projects to ensure fork lift
a commemorative plaque and a cheque for £250.
Sean, who was previously employed as a fork lift
Physical separation of pedestrians and
vehicles, along with changes to layouts of
for everyone working with or alongside fork lift
As the winner of this year’s honour, Sean received
Development and delivery of exceptionally
truck and pedestrian safety were considered
•
Supporting the physical installation of plant
and equipment by reviewing truck movement
and lifting plans
His experience as an operator, coupled with
health and safety knowledge gained through
studies for a NEBOSH National General
Certificate, has enabled Sean to support the site’s
warehouse operations team as the subject matter
expert for improving traffic routes and layout.
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