productHelp with blind spots
RFID CAN assist forklift drivers at times of restricted visibility, and reduce the occurrence of collisions, says Emily Hardy.
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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.
productHi-tech safety boots
WITH A focus on comfort and S3 safety, Solid Gear’s new and athletic-looking Prime GTX boots are said to be the most comfortable and robust footwear you can get for the winter.
productReliable access guarding
Pallet magazines with automatic restart contribute to increased system efficiency, and this requires a reliable access guarding system.
newsCasella announces 2022 webinar series on noise, air sampling and vibration
Global occupational health and workplace hazard monitoring expert Casella has announced its schedule of industry-leading webinars for 2022.
articlePosition your ops for the future
The Tomorrow’s Warehouse Event offered insights, predictions and advice on how to position your business to best benefit from future trends. HSS editor Simon Duddy reports.
productDosimeter drives business compliance
How WG Safety & Environmental uses the Casella dBadge2 dosimeter to drive business compliance in occupational health and safety.
productMentor appoints new commercial director
THE UK’s leading provider of forklift truck training, Mentor FLT Training, has announced the appointment of Adam Smith as its new commercial director.
newsSHW Live Manchester rescheduled to May 2022
The decision to move SHW Live Manchester to the new dates comes following consultation with the event’s advisory council, founding partners, and the venue. Among those consulted were the Health & Safety Executive who are collaborating with the SHW Live team and will also be delivering CPD seminars at the event.
newsAmazon dismisses GMB concerns over warehouse safety
THE UNION GMB says its investigation shows ‘more than 1,000 serious injuries have been reported at Amazon sites to health and safety bodies since 2016.
productSustainable safety footwear
DID YOU know that bridging the ‘The Circularity Gap’ by embracing the circular economy could shrink global greenhouse gas emissions by 39%*? That’s why Emma Safety footwear has become a leader in sustainability having created the world’s very first ‘100% Circular’ safety footwear range.
productBreathable fabrics
SNICKERS WORKWEAR Baselayer clothing uses high-tech breathable fabrics for ventilation and body moisture transport for sustainable warmth and comfort.
productRevolutionary safety trainer
SOLID GEAR’S fastest safety shoe is designed for performance and safety to keep you going for longer at work.
productSHW Live unveils world-class conference programme
THE INAUGURAL Safety, Health and Wellbeing Live (SHW Live) is coming to Manchester Central on 15th-16th February 2022 and the event has now published an impressive line-up of CPD-accredited seminars – accessible to all visitors as part of their free entry.
productMuting sets on the fast track
SICK HAS released ‘all-in-one’, plug-and-play muting systems for its deTem4 Active/Passive range of safety light curtains, providing a fast-track to improved productivity for safe entry/exit applications.
productFatal telehandler accident exposes multiple failings
OWNERS DID not carry out adequate maintenance or regular Thorough Examinations.
newsSafety advice issued after exploding tyre fatality
The UK Material Handling Association (UKMHA) has reiterated its advice to the industry on the importance of following proper procedures relating to tyre wear and inflation.
