blogWe all know employers have a duty of care under health and safety legislation to ensure their employees are fit to carry out the duties expected of them on a daily basis. For most employers, this is not an issue that causes them too much concern for employees who are depot or office based.
newsFSDF has appointed a new Chief Executive to follow Chris Sturman who will be retiring after nine years at the helm.
articleThe FSDF, which celebrated its Centenary in 2011, is the sole trade body which represents and supports the interests of the entire food logistics industry. The CEO, Chris Sturman and the federation’s administration team are committed to ensuring its members’ voices are heard by all the relevant governmental departments, NGOs, trade bodies and organisations, in the UK and Europe.
newsThe Food Storage and Distribution Federation has appointed Garry Tilburn of Reed Boardall Cold Storage as its new president. Mr Tilburn succeeds Malcolm Johnstone, who has stepped down after three years in the role.
articleThe FSDF is the sole trade body which represents and supports the interests of the entire food logistics industry.
articleThe Food Storage and Distribution Federation (FSDF) has launched a flagship Health and Safety Leadership Programme, designed to provide a highly visible declaration of the FSDF’s leadership for members who are committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment for all involved in the food storage and distribution industry sector.
productThe Food Storage and Distribution Federation (FSDF) has launched a Health and Safety Leadership Programme. It is designed to provide a visible declaration of the FSDF’s leadership for members who are committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment for all involved in the food storage and distribution industry sector.
productThe winners of the FSDF’s 2014 Health and Safety Awards have been announced, acknowledging the excellent contributions made by individuals and companies in this field.
articleThe Government has responded to the Elliott Review into weaknesses in the food supply chain. The Review was launched following the ‘horsemeat’ scandal.
blogWarehouse operations can present a wide variety of potential hazards for employees; the world of forklifts, chemical spills and hefting heavy goods from high racks can lead to serious injuries and even fatalities in warehouse environments if health and safety practices are not adhered to.
articleThe FSDF is the sole trade body which represents and supports the interests of the entire food logistics industry. Working closely with members to identify the issues that really matter, the CEO, Chris Sturman and the federation’s administration team are committed to ensuring its members’ voices are heard by all the relevant governmental departments, NGO’s, trade bodies and organisations, in UK and Europe.
newsNew regulations on F-Gas (flourinated gases) used in temperature controlled storage and distribution come into force on January 1. FSDF has organised the F-Gas Summit on January 15 to help operators tackle issues.
newsThe Food Storage & Distribution Federation (FSDF) Board of Directors meeting held on 22nd January saw the transfer of Presidency and Chain of Office from Garry Tilburn to Malcolm Johnstone, MD of Associated Cold Storage and Transport Ltd (ACS&T).
productNominations close at the end of March for the Annual Food Storage & Distribution Federation Health and Safety Awards. These awards are open to all members with the aim of recognising excellence in health and safety on an individual and company-wide level.
newsThe Food Storage and Distribution Federation is hosting its fifth Technical and Safety Seminar, focusing on warehouse safety encompassing fork lift truck operation, racking design and automation.
productFSDF OFFERS TAILORED MANAGEMENT TRAINING COURSE FOR LOGISTICS PROFESSIONALS…
articleChris Sturman, Chief Executive of FSDF has been announced as the recipient of this the TCS&D lifetime achievement award.
productThe Government plans to remove food distributors’ prerogative to use red diesel to power refrigeration on vehicles to reduce air pollution.
productHealth and Safety are keywords in our industry…
articleDEFRA has published two new reports examining the potential impact of natural disasters on UK food supply and appropriate contingency planning.
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