product700 forklifts retrofitted with safety gear
Over the course of 12 months, Abbey Attachments and Briggs Equipment worked in partnership with Howdens to retro-fit all 700 of its forklift fleet with a new warning system.
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productPlan to enable multiple VNA trucks to safely work in an aisle
ELOKON is developing a new assistance system to enable multiple VNA forklifts to operate simultaneously in the same narrow aisle.
newsWarehouse hit with further action for safety breaches
A food warehouse was fined £60,000 after pleading guilty to four offences under health and safety legislation at Birmingham Magistrates Court on 1 February 2021.
newsNew look for market leading publication
WESTERN BUSINESS Media, the publisher of Handling & Storage solutions magazine, has invested in a redesign of the UK’s leading print publication dedicated to material handling, logistics & the supply chain.
productNew testing standards announced
Tests for counterbalance and reach truck training have been updated in line with new requirements and take effect on 8th January 2021.
articleStability, confidence and safety
System of Active Stability, SAS – more than 20 years of protecting the driver, the load and the truck.
articleLooking for big wins
We asked a number of experts for their tips on minimising downtime. The result – a wealth of advice covering many aspects of work in the warehouse. Simon Duddy reports.
productSlowed to creep speed
Transmon Engineering has designed and installed an advanced driver assistance system at Pladis Global’s warehouse in Ashby De La Zouch.
productCombilift rolls out Covid testing for factory employees
On January 18, the Irish specialist forklift manufacturer introduced serial Covid testing for all employees at its plant in Co Monaghan, Ireland.
articleDS Smith invests in forklift fire safety
SITE SUPPORT manager Danny Fairhead outlines the steps taken to boost forklift fire safety at the leading packaging firm.
newsWorker killed while loading flatbed trailer
A company has been fined after a worker was fatally injured by steelwork, which fell from a telehandler forklift truck during loading.
productRapid alert on staff fevers
ILL HEALTH in the workplace costs Britain more than £10 billion (HSE) a year in lost production or £19,000 per case according to government figures.
productWorkwear catalogue
WITH A focus on comfort, performance and sustainability, the 2021 Snickers Workwear digital catalogue features products such as Repreve, a leading brand of recycled performance fibre.
productAdvanced safety shoe design
SPORTY LOOKS, best-in-class materials technology and superior comfort are hallmarks of Solid Gear safety footwear.
productDHL boosts protection equipment at East Midlands DC
THE MOVE sees DHL Supply Chain installing a range of safety and protection equipment at its new 538,280 sq. ft. campus in Manton Wood, near Worksop in Nottinghamshire.
productIt’s safer on foot for Medisafe
PEDESTRIAN COUNTERBALANCE stacker boosts handling procedures in the tight confines of a production facility.
newsProblem solving on demand: check out virtual conference
HSS Live is On Demand featuring five great speakers offering a range of insights and innovative solutions you can use to revamp your operations.
articleSafety guidance for forklift users
Tapping into the unique knowledge and resources of a reliable trade organisation can make all the difference to the safety of your operations says the Fork Lift Truck Association.
articleRTITB clarifies HSE guidance on forklift training and Covid-19
RTITB has sought clarity from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) regarding its guidance around lift truck training and Covid-19, following the recent announcements about the new virus strain in the UK and implementation of Tier/Level 4 areas.
productJackets and fleeces
THE NEON jackets and fleeces from Snickers Workwear deliver visibly superior comfort and freedom of movement.
