newsSite supervisor fined after worker paralysed in warehouse roof fall
A site supervisor has been fined after a co-worker was left paralysed after falling ten metres from the roof of a Tyneside warehouse.
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productComplies with new code of practice
Earlier this year the Health & Safety Executive released the 3rd edition of the Approved Code of Practice for the use of Rider-operated lift trucks (L117).
articleForklift regulation changes: what they mean for you
In March, the Health & Safety Executive issued its long-awaited update to fork lift truck safety guidelines, Rider-operated lift trucks. Operator training and safe use. Approved Code of Practice and Guidance (L117). Owen Delaney, technical manager at the Fork Lift Truck Association takes us through the revised documentation.
productIPAF accident reporting reveals training need
IPAF rental company members in the UK have been reporting any known MEWP accidents involving their staff to the IPAF accident database.
productChemical spill training
According to NCEC – the UK’s National Chemical Emergency Centre – when it comes to dealing with spills, preparation, planning and training are key to an effective and efficient response.
articleCFTS: Sitting your examinations
Unlike an MOT, a Thorough Examination is open to some interpretation – which could cause major problems for employers. As the manager or director of a company that uses fork lift trucks you are probably aware of the need for Thorough Examination – brought into even sharper focus in recent times by the introduction of the Corporate Manslaughter and Homicide Act 2007.
articleLEEA: No complacency with LOLER
As most readers will no doubt be aware, the UK government is currently in the process of streamlining the country’s health and safety legislation, says Geoff Holden, chief executive, Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA). Overall the aim is to remove any unnecessary red tape imposed on the country’s business sector. The initiative began with a review of the current framework, led by Professor Löfstedt.
articleIPAF: Assess ground conditions when using powered access equipment
Users consistently underestimate the weight of booms and scissors. This can lead to serious accidents. Mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) are stable and robust machines that, in the hands of properly trained and familiarised operators, offer a safe and effective way to work at height. However, incorrect setup can cause instability and lead to tip-overs. This is often the result of inadequate assessment of ground conditions, insufficient ground support, poor spreader plate selection or incor
articleHSE: Helping prevent accidents in storage and warehousing
In 2009/10 the storage, warehousing and road haulage industries reported over 8500 work related accidents to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and Local Authorities. Almost 1600 of these accidents were classified as major injuries such as fractures and amputations.
productCurtis lights the way
Curtis Instruments has just introduced a low cost multi voltage beacon that offers customers an inexpensive and powerful safety light that, unlike conventional xenon technology requires little or no upkeep during its long lifetime.
productSite survey service
Leading plastic reusable transit packaging (RTP) company Schoeller Allibert is now offering customers the opportunity improve health and safety procedures in the supply chain through a new site survey.
productImproved differ code
Castell’s new and enhanced version of its Iso-Lok padlock range features a more complex differ code system, increasing the overall safety level offered to customers.
productUltimate Safety with the RUD Tool-Mover Manipulation Device for Safe Handling
The innovative Tool – Mover is one of RUD’s latest innovations, a manipulation device for the safe turning and tilting of heavy and awkward plant items such as plastic injection moulding tools.
newsFreight company fined £50k after worker hit by falling pallets
A Suffolk-based freight company has been sentenced for a series of safety breaches after a forklift truck toppled and spilled its load onto a worker, breaking his back.
productOn course to meet EN-54-23
Life safety solutions manufacturer Hochiki says it is on course to meet the new deadline for the introduction of EN 54-23 which is set to become mandatory at the end of December 2013.
productA step up in safety footwear
In response to customer feedback highlighting the need for a comfortable, flexible metatarsal boot, Arco has developed the Arco Internal Metguard Safety Boot made with Poron XRD foam.
articleDriving PPE compliance in warehousing
Don’t settle for minimum requirements when supplying safety equipment to staff says David Harmer, PPE and workwear specialist at Alexandra.
productAlcohol tester
Designed to combat ‘the morning after’ alcohol issues, Alcolock GB’s new alcohol tester with data management capability is suitable for traffic and safety critical operations.
productCarrying dangerous goods?
In Europe (including the UK) the legislation commonly known as ADR guides those who may have to transport dangerous goods during the course of their work, whether in the transport industry or just as a user.
productSafety rewarded
Davis Derby’s TruckLOG TK5 system is reported to be the product of choice for a number of leading brands including 3M.
