productHere comes the summer
THE LITEWORK working clothes range from Snickers Workwear is said to combine superior comfort and protection for working in spring and summer outside.
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newsTwo senior appointments to support IWS growth plan
INDUSTRIAL WORKSPACE health and safety services and products specialist, IWS Group, has appointed two senior executives as it invests in major growth and expansion across its UK and international operations.
articleLearn about safer logistics and earn CPD points at free-to-attend seminar
Toyota Material Handling is the sponsor of the Safer Logistics Theatre at the Health & Safety Event 2022 – this year’s largest gathering of professionals responsible for running safe and efficient workplaces (NEC, Birmingham, 5-7 April 2022).
productWarehouse automation – can you ensure it’s safe?
WITH INCREASED levels of automation, it is more important than ever to ensure that human and machine interact smoothly and safely within a warehouse environment. That’s where a free webinar from Pilz will prove its worth.
productSafer manual handling
MANUAL HANDLING is often overlooked in training, despite it being one of the main contributors to MSD (musculoskeletal disorders) and cause of lost working days in the supply chain each year,
productWater-repellent jackets
SNICKERS WORKWEAR has invested heavily in water-repellent jackets, including brands such as AllroundWork and FlexiWork.
productHigh-vis range highlighted
SNICKERS WORKWEAR has an extensive range of High-Vis men’s and women’s workwear for all kinds of working environments and light conditions.
articleSafety considerations for the handling & storage industry
Thought leadership from P. Airey Tail Lifts & Auto Extract Systems.
newsInjury as stone slabs moved
A COMPANY specialising in interior and exterior stonework has been fined after an employee sustained serious injuries when he was struck by a forklift truck.
articleChanges in testing and training
The testing of forklift operators has undergone a transformation. Liam Knight asks, are you up to date?
productELOKON appoints sales manager for France
SOPHIE GAUTHIER has been appointed to the newly created role of sales manager France at ELOKON, a leading supplier of safety and assistance systems for intralogistics and automation technology.
productDon’t overlook pre-use forklift inspections
According to the Health & Safety Executive (HSE), almost one in five lift truck incidents occur as a result of mechanical failure, which could be avoided through correct completion of a pre-use inspection.
productGap reduces operator strain
THE RETAILER has rolled out wearable scanners from Proglove in a bid to boost operator comfort and enhance safety.
articleTough radar sensor for collision avoidance
SICK HAS developed what it says is a super-tough radar sensor for collision avoidance duties in logistics applications.
productSafety first for warehouse automation
WITH INCREASED levels of automation, it is more important than ever to ensure that human and machine operate smoothly and safely within the warehouse environment.
productHelp with blind spots
RFID CAN assist forklift drivers at times of restricted visibility, and reduce the occurrence of collisions, says Emily Hardy.
articleFloor matting to tackle fatigue
Prolonged periods of standing continue to be associated with potentially serious health concerns, including lower back and leg pain. Warehouse managers can increase both safety and productivity levels with dedicated floor matting systems, says Lee Fox.
productPPE regs presented to parliament
THE PERSONAL Protective Equipment at Work (Amendment) Regulations 2022 (the PPER 2022) were laid before Parliament on 10 January 2022.
productChemical emergency unreadiness concern
CRISIS PREPARATION and management standards are falling short in almost a third of businesses as a new report reveals internal teams worry their organisations are not prepared for a global chemical emergency as part of future risk management.
productCold weather working
CONTINUOUS WORK in cold weather produces body heat and sweat. But when your rate of work slows, the sweat cools and you’ll start to feel cold and damp.
