Bespoke safety solutions
Addgards has supplied over 1,000 column protectors to retail distribution centres throughout the UK and Ireland, including solutions for Aldi, Primark, Next, TK Maxx and Harrods.
Safer access
When it comes to protecting your workers in hazardous and high level environments, AJAX Safe Access says it has the knowledge and engineering expertise to transform industrial plants into hazard-free environments.
Wincanton employee wins forklift operator of the year
Wincanton employee Ryszard Janus was crowned RTITB Operator of the Year 2013 at a sparkling gala dinner to celebrate the competition’s Grand Final on 20th September 2013.
IPAF and PASMA training
Mentor has announced that IPAF and PASMA training is now available at its Bromsgrove and Livingston training centres.
Ensuring truck safety
Ian Roberts, general manager of TruckLOG at Davis Derby provides five tips to help you get the most out of your fleet management system.
Free safety posters
Adding to its suite of free safety resources, Toyota Material Handling UK has launched two new safety posters that provide simple tips and guidance on working safely with reach trucks and powered stackers.
Next generation safety light curtains
The SICK deTec4 Core safety light curtain is said to set new performance standards in efficiency, installation and reliability for applications including machine tool protection, FMCG goods handling and packaging, warehousing and logistics.
Course shortlisted
In recognition of its contribution to the promotion of safety awareness and incident reduction, Mentor’s Managing Forklift Operations course has been shortlisted in the Safety Practices category at IMHX’s Design 4 Safety Awards 2013.
Don’t do things by half
You wouldn’t wear half a suit… but every year thousands of companies get stitched up anyway by accepting half a Thorough Examination of their fork lift trucks, according to research from Consolidated Fork Truck Services – the body behind the industry’s Thorough Examination standard.
Winning formula
Cat Footwear has supplied Lotus F1 Team with the Kaufman boot, a lightweight and comfortable safety boot.
Continuous improvement
Closely following a Gold Award for safety and praise for continuous improvement in accident prevention, City Link is investing £180,000 to tackle workplace safety.
Customised as standard
tGard from Fortress Interlocks offers a new approach to controlling access to hazardous machinery and equipment.
Putting the operator in the spotlight
In September 2013 RTITB, the largest lift truck training accrediting body in the UK, completed its competition to find the lift truck Operator of the Year.
Winter layering
Safety supplier Arco has introduced a new winter weatherwear layering system, designed to keep workers warm, dry and comfortable.
No substitute for safe working practices
Operator training, best practice and preventive measures all help prevent forklift trucks making headlines for the wrong reasons. James Clark, Secretary-General of the British Industrial Truck Association (BITA), says that’s why best practice guides can provide a valuable resource for users of materials handling equipment.
A changing role
The Health & Safety Executive recently threw down a challenge to the forklift industry to take a leadership role in trying to drive down forklift related fatalities and injuries. At the recent Safety Conference held by the Fork Lift Truck Association, Jane Willis, cross-cutting interventions director, Health & Safety Executive gave the keynote address.
Lightweight safety trainer
New from Scruffs is Micron, a lightweight and flexible safety trainer, which is designed to ensure full protection through the steel toe and mid-sole.



