--- title: Education, Insights & Trends | Blogs (6) description: Blogs | Get the latest insights from Toyota Material Handling UK. (6) --- [Skip to content](https://blog.toyota-forklifts.co.uk/tag/blogs/page/6#main-content) [Go to toyota-forklifts.co.uk](https://toyota-forklifts.co.uk/) [| Blog](https://blog.toyota-forklifts.co.uk/) [Covid-19 Update](https://toyota-forklifts.co.uk/about-toyota/news-and-editorials/our-commitment-to-supporting-the-logistics-of-vital-supplies/) [Brexit Statement](https://toyota-forklifts.co.uk/about-toyota/news-and-editorials/brexit-impact-statement/) Customer Service [Customer Service](https://toyota-forklifts.co.uk/customer-support/customer-service/) [Contact local Sales office](https://toyota-forklifts.co.uk/customer-support/contact-us/) [FAQ](https://toyota-forklifts.co.uk/customer-support/faqs/) **Call us** New & used trucks: 0370 850 1409 Service support: 0370 850 1402 Rental: 0370 850 1403 Parts support: 0370 850 1404 Operator training: 0370 850 1405 **Open Hours** Mon - Fri: 9am - 5pm [Send us an e-mail](https://toyota-forklifts.co.uk/customer-support/contact-us/), we will get back to you. [![Toyoya logo](https://blog.toyota-forklifts.co.uk/hubfs/blog_assets/logo.svg)](https://toyota-forklifts.co.uk/) [\< Start](https://toyota-forklifts.co.uk/) Insights [![Toyoya logo](https://blog.toyota-forklifts.co.uk/hubfs/blog_assets/logo.svg)](https://toyota-forklifts.co.uk/) [Customer Service](https://toyota-forklifts.co.uk/customer-support/customer-service/) [Contact local Sales office](https://toyota-forklifts.co.uk/customer-support/contact-us/) [FAQ](https://toyota-forklifts.co.uk/customer-support/faqs/) **Call us** New & used trucks: 0370 850 1409 Service support: 0370 850 1402 Rental: 0370 850 1403 Parts support: 0370 850 1404 Operator training: 0370 850 1405 **Open Hours** Mon - Fri: 9am - 5pm [Send us an e-mail](https://toyota-forklifts.co.uk/customer-support/contact-us/), we will get back to you. # Blogs ### [8/22/22, 1:06 PM Health and Safety How can you reduce workplace injuries? 5 safe manual handling tips Safe manual handling is about more than lifting correctly. It involves assessing risks, reducing unnecessary lifting wherever possible and using suitable handling equipment to minimise physical... Read more](https://blog.toyota-forklifts.co.uk/how-can-you-reduce-workplace-injuries-5-safe-manual-handling-tips) 1 / 5 ### [8/22/22, 1:06 PM Fleet management What can your forklift fleet data actually tell you? Summary Forklift fleet data helps businesses understand how their material handling operation is performing. By monitoring metrics such as fleet utilisation, idle time, maintenance history and... Read more](https://blog.toyota-forklifts.co.uk/what-can-your-forklift-fleet-data-actually-tell-you) 2 / 5 ### [8/22/22, 1:06 PM Blogs / Zero Muda How to identify and measure waste in material handling operations Summary Waste (Muda) isn't always easy to spot. Over time, unnecessary movement, delays and inefficient processes can become part of everyday operations. By identifying and measuring where waste... Read more](https://blog.toyota-forklifts.co.uk/how-to-identify-and-measure-waste-in-material-handling-operations) 3 / 5 ### [8/22/22, 1:06 PM Blogs / Energy How to improve energy efficiency in your operation - 5 practical ways Summary Improving energy efficiency can help businesses reduce operating costs, lower carbon emissions and build more resilient operations. By understanding how energy is used, reducing... Read more](https://blog.toyota-forklifts.co.uk/how-to-improve-energy-efficiency-in-your-operation-5-practical-ways) 4 / 5 ### [8/22/22, 1:06 PM Blogs / Forklift Operator Training The hidden costs of untrained forklift operators Summary Untrained forklift operators can increase costs through damaged equipment, product losses, lower productivity, workplace accidents, insurance claims, unplanned downtime and compliance... Read more](https://blog.toyota-forklifts.co.uk/the-hidden-costs-of-untrained-forklift-operators) 5 / 5 #### Categories - [All](https://blog.toyota-forklifts.co.uk/) - [Blogs](https://blog.toyota-forklifts.co.uk/tag/blogs) - [Lean Production](https://blog.toyota-forklifts.co.uk/tag/lean-production) - [Health and Safety](https://blog.toyota-forklifts.co.uk/tag/health-and-safety) - [Warehouse automation](https://blog.toyota-forklifts.co.uk/tag/warehouse-automation) - [Forklifts](https://blog.toyota-forklifts.co.uk/tag/forklifts) - [Automation](https://blog.toyota-forklifts.co.uk/tag/automation) - [Sustainability](https://blog.toyota-forklifts.co.uk/tag/sustainability) - [Energy](https://blog.toyota-forklifts.co.uk/tag/energy) - [Products](https://blog.toyota-forklifts.co.uk/tag/products) - [Fleet management](https://blog.toyota-forklifts.co.uk/tag/fleet-management) - [Forklift Operator Training](https://blog.toyota-forklifts.co.uk/tag/forklift-operator-training) - [Supply Chain Management](https://blog.toyota-forklifts.co.uk/tag/supply-chain-management) - [Our people](https://blog.toyota-forklifts.co.uk/tag/our-people) - [Storage](https://blog.toyota-forklifts.co.uk/tag/storage) - [Zero Muda](https://blog.toyota-forklifts.co.uk/tag/zero-muda) - [Manufacturing](https://blog.toyota-forklifts.co.uk/tag/manufacturing) - [Events](https://blog.toyota-forklifts.co.uk/tag/events) - [Hand Pallet Trucks](https://blog.toyota-forklifts.co.uk/tag/hand-pallet-trucks) - [Innovation](https://blog.toyota-forklifts.co.uk/tag/innovation) - [News](https://blog.toyota-forklifts.co.uk/tag/news) All Blogs Lean Production Health and Safety Warehouse automation Forklifts Automation Sustainability Energy Products Fleet management Forklift Operator Training Supply Chain Management Our people Storage Zero Muda Manufacturing Events Hand Pallet Trucks Innovation News #### Posts about: Blogs (6) [![What to know when buying an electric counterbalance forklift](https://blog.toyota-forklifts.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/TRG24_A005-1.jpg?width=365&name=TRG24_A005-1.jpg)](https://blog.toyota-forklifts.co.uk/what-to-know-when-buying-an-electric-counterbalance-forklift) 14/10/2022 Blogs ## [What to know when buying an electric counterbalance forklift](https://blog.toyota-forklifts.co.uk/what-to-know-when-buying-an-electric-counterbalance-forklift) Great, you decided to go for an electric counterbalance forklift truck! The range of electric... [Read more](https://blog.toyota-forklifts.co.uk/what-to-know-when-buying-an-electric-counterbalance-forklift) [![electric forklift energy saving](https://blog.toyota-forklifts.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/I_SIte%20Transport%20Utilisation%20Banner.jpg?width=365&name=I_SIte%20Transport%20Utilisation%20Banner.jpg)](https://blog.toyota-forklifts.co.uk/run-your-fleet-for-less-utilise-forklift-trucks) 26/09/2022 Blogs ## [Run your forklift fleet for less, part 3: Utilise your forklift trucks](https://blog.toyota-forklifts.co.uk/run-your-fleet-for-less-utilise-forklift-trucks) Managing your forklift service truck costs, while running your fleet optimally, can be a challenge... [Read more](https://blog.toyota-forklifts.co.uk/run-your-fleet-for-less-utilise-forklift-trucks) [![electric forklift energy saving](https://blog.toyota-forklifts.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Banner_I_Site_ReflexFY22.jpg?width=365&name=Banner_I_Site_ReflexFY22.jpg)](https://blog.toyota-forklifts.co.uk/run-your-fleet-for-less-reduce-damage-costs) 26/09/2022 Blogs ## [Run your forklift fleet for less, part 2: Reduce damage costs](https://blog.toyota-forklifts.co.uk/run-your-fleet-for-less-reduce-damage-costs) Keeping your forklift fleet running optimally, while also managing costs, can be a challenge for... [Read more](https://blog.toyota-forklifts.co.uk/run-your-fleet-for-less-reduce-damage-costs) [![electric forklift energy saving](https://blog.toyota-forklifts.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Battery%20i_site%20Blog%20Banner.jpg?width=365&name=Battery%20i_site%20Blog%20Banner.jpg)](https://blog.toyota-forklifts.co.uk/run-your-fleet-for-less-battery-management) 6/09/2022 Blogs ## [Run your forklift fleet for less, part 1: Battery management](https://blog.toyota-forklifts.co.uk/run-your-fleet-for-less-battery-management) Keeping your fleet running optimally, while also managing costs, can be a challenge for fleet... [Read more](https://blog.toyota-forklifts.co.uk/run-your-fleet-for-less-battery-management) [![a hand pallet truck being dragged through a retail shop floor](https://blog.toyota-forklifts.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/toyota-bt-lifter-lhm230-6%20(1).jpg?width=365&name=toyota-bt-lifter-lhm230-6%20(1).jpg)](https://blog.toyota-forklifts.co.uk/cut-the-cost-of-operating-your-hand-pallet-trucks) 2/09/2022 Blogs ## [Cut the cost of operating your hand pallet trucks](https://blog.toyota-forklifts.co.uk/cut-the-cost-of-operating-your-hand-pallet-trucks) To support companies during these financially challenging times Toyota Material Handling UK offer... [Read more](https://blog.toyota-forklifts.co.uk/cut-the-cost-of-operating-your-hand-pallet-trucks) [![electric forklift energy saving](https://blog.toyota-forklifts.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Traigo%20electric%20CB%20truck.jpg?width=365&name=Traigo%20electric%20CB%20truck.jpg)](https://blog.toyota-forklifts.co.uk/which-forklift-fuel-type-is-the-best-option-for-you) 26/08/2022 Blogs ## [Which forklift fuel type is the best option for you?](https://blog.toyota-forklifts.co.uk/which-forklift-fuel-type-is-the-best-option-for-you) When purchasing a forklift truck there are many things to consider, but one of the main... [Read more](https://blog.toyota-forklifts.co.uk/which-forklift-fuel-type-is-the-best-option-for-you) [![electric forklift energy saving](https://blog.toyota-forklifts.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Tyre%20Blog%20Banner.jpg?width=365&name=Tyre%20Blog%20Banner.jpg)](https://blog.toyota-forklifts.co.uk/non-marking-forklift-tyres) 26/08/2022 Blogs ## [Choosing the right forklift tyres for your application: non-marking tyres](https://blog.toyota-forklifts.co.uk/non-marking-forklift-tyres) Over the past two decades, indoor forklift applications have boomed thanks to the rise of... [Read more](https://blog.toyota-forklifts.co.uk/non-marking-forklift-tyres) [![Tips to improve your forklift battery life and protect your assets](https://blog.toyota-forklifts.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Battery%20Banner.png?width=365&name=Battery%20Banner.png)](https://blog.toyota-forklifts.co.uk/tips-to-improve-your-forklift-battery-life) 10/08/2022 Blogs ## [Tips to improve your forklift battery life and protect your assets](https://blog.toyota-forklifts.co.uk/tips-to-improve-your-forklift-battery-life) One of the most expensive parts to replace on an electric forklift is the battery, so it’s... [Read more](https://blog.toyota-forklifts.co.uk/tips-to-improve-your-forklift-battery-life) [![Toyota service technician with van](https://blog.toyota-forklifts.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Technician%20and%20service%20van.jpg?width=365&name=Technician%20and%20service%20van.jpg)](https://blog.toyota-forklifts.co.uk/importance-of-hand-pallet-truck-servicing-and-maintenance) 3/08/2022 Blogs ## [The importance of Hand Pallet Truck servicing and maintenance](https://blog.toyota-forklifts.co.uk/importance-of-hand-pallet-truck-servicing-and-maintenance) Whichever type of industry you operate in, hand pallet trucks are a familiar sight in the... [Read more](https://blog.toyota-forklifts.co.uk/importance-of-hand-pallet-truck-servicing-and-maintenance) [![Choosing the right tyre for your application](https://blog.toyota-forklifts.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Tyre%20Care%20Blog%20Banner.jpg?width=365&name=Tyre%20Care%20Blog%20Banner.jpg)](https://blog.toyota-forklifts.co.uk/choosing-the-right-tyre) 1/08/2022 Blogs ## [Choosing the right tyre for your application](https://blog.toyota-forklifts.co.uk/choosing-the-right-tyre) Choosing the right tyre type for your forklift fleet can have a significant impact on productivity,... [Read more](https://blog.toyota-forklifts.co.uk/choosing-the-right-tyre) [![Day in the life of Andy Brunt - Technician](https://blog.toyota-forklifts.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Technician%20Andy%20Brunt%20Banner.jpg?width=365&name=Technician%20Andy%20Brunt%20Banner.jpg)](https://blog.toyota-forklifts.co.uk/day-in-the-life-technician-andy-brunt) 25/07/2022 Blogs ## [Day in the life of Andy Brunt - Technician](https://blog.toyota-forklifts.co.uk/day-in-the-life-technician-andy-brunt) Servicing your forklift truck plays a major role in the longevity of your equipment, work... [Read more](https://blog.toyota-forklifts.co.uk/day-in-the-life-technician-andy-brunt) [![We keep you moving, whatever the make of your truck](https://blog.toyota-forklifts.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Service%20all%20makes%20blog%20banner-1.jpg?width=365&name=Service%20all%20makes%20blog%20banner-1.jpg)](https://blog.toyota-forklifts.co.uk/service-all-makes) 21/07/2022 Blogs ## [We keep you moving, whatever the make of your truck](https://blog.toyota-forklifts.co.uk/service-all-makes) For companies that operate mixed fleets of equipment made up of various forklift manufacturers’... [Read more](https://blog.toyota-forklifts.co.uk/service-all-makes) [4](https://blog.toyota-forklifts.co.uk/tag/blogs/page/4) [5](https://blog.toyota-forklifts.co.uk/tag/blogs/page/5) [6](https://blog.toyota-forklifts.co.uk/tag/blogs/page/6) [7](https://blog.toyota-forklifts.co.uk/tag/blogs/page/7) [8](https://blog.toyota-forklifts.co.uk/tag/blogs/page/8) ### About Toyota - [Who we are](https://toyota-forklifts.co.uk/about-toyota/who-we-are/) - [Why buy a Toyota](https://toyota-forklifts.co.uk/about-toyota/why-buy-toyota/) - [Design Centre](https://toyota-forklifts.co.uk/about-toyota/design/) - [Logistic Solution Centre](https://toyota-forklifts.co.uk/about-toyota/logistics-solutions-centre/) - [Work at Toyota Material Handling](https://toyota-forklifts.co.uk/join-the-team/) - [PR and News](https://toyota-forklifts.co.uk/about-toyota/news-and-editorials/) - [Pension Scheme Governance](https://toyota-forklifts.co.uk/pension-scheme-governance/) - [Compliance Documents](https://toyota-forklifts.co.uk/about-toyota/compliance_documents/) ### Toyota values - [The Toyota Way](https://toyota-forklifts.co.uk/toyota-lean-academy/the-toyota-way/) - [Toyota Production Systems (TPS)](https://toyota-forklifts.co.uk/about-toyota/toyota-production-system/) - [Sustainability](https://toyota-forklifts.co.uk/about-toyota/sustainability/) - [Code of conduct](https://media.toyota-forklifts.eu/published/21528_Original%20document_toyota%20mh.pdf) ### Partners - [Our dealer network](https://toyota-forklifts.co.uk/about-toyota/our-dealer-network/) ### Customer service - [Contact us](https://toyota-forklifts.co.uk/customer-support/contact-us/) - [Delivery](https://toyota-forklifts.co.uk/customer-support/shipping--delivery/) - [Warranty & Return policy](https://toyota-forklifts.co.uk/customer-support/warranty/) - [How to buy online](https://toyota-forklifts.co.uk/customer-support/how-to-buy-online/) - [FAQs](https://toyota-forklifts.co.uk/customer-support/faqs/) - [Terms & Conditions](https://toyota-forklifts.co.uk/legal/terms-and-conditions/) - [Privacy policy](https://toyota-forklifts.co.uk/legal/privacy/) - [Cookie policy](https://toyota-forklifts.co.uk/legal/cookie-policy/) - [Cookie settings](https://toyota-forklifts.co.uk/legal/cookie-settings/) Follow us on [Facebook](http://www.facebook.com/ToyotaMHUK/) [Twitter](http://twitter.com/intent/follow?source=followbutton&variant=1.0&screen_name=ToyotaMH_UK) [LinkedIn](http://www.linkedin.com/company/toyota-material-handling-uk) [YouTube](http://www.youtube.com/user/toyotamhuk?sub_confirmation=1) [Pinterest](http://www.pinterest.com/toyotaMHEurope/) Prices valid for Online orders only. Copyright © 2026 Toyota Material Handling UK - Stirling Road, Trading Estate, Slough, SL1 4SY - 0370 850 1409 - VAT Number GB 669 2842 89