newsPoor segregation to blame as HGV hits forklift killing driver
Sauces manufacturer AAK UK has been fined £140,000 after a forklift truck driver was killed at a factory in Runcorn.
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productMajor inspections guidance
IPAF has released new technical guidance on major inspections of mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) aimed at keeping equipment safe beyond the manufacturer’s design life.
productScott scoops BSC Award
PPE and gas detection equipment expert, Scott Safety has been recognised for its commitment to workplace health and safety by winning a British Safety Council International Safety Award with Merit.
articleSharpening up Driver CPC
Skills for Logistics is calling on training providers and employers to get in touch to help develop a system to ‘sharpen-up’ Driver CPC and make it more relevant to employers.
productLogistics train set informs and entertains in Manchester
The Warehouse Technology Group (WTG) seminar and live demonstrations event held on the 21st May generated much interest and attracted bumper attendance from professionals from across the logistics industry.
productFree MEWP safety guide
Using accident statistics generated via IPAF’s online accident reporting platform, Mentor presents a brief look at MEWP safety targeted at some of the main areas for improvement.
newsTwo drum spill pallet
The UltraSafe spill pallet from DENIOS is said to be the the first two drum steel spill pallet without weld seams, corners or edges.
articleOperator assistance
Linde Safety Pilot aims to cut down on forklift operator error and improve safety in the warehouse.
productTwo tone range
Dickies has introduced a new two-tone range, designed to sit across all the company’s collections. Attention to detail includes features such as reflective piping, and high quality functional fabrics.
productInterlock range configurator
amGard pro is Fortress Interlocks’ modular interlock range for safety gate switches for heavy duty applications. Its modular construction (made up of actuators, head modules, adaptors, electrical switches/locks and optional push-button pods) allows easy configuration for virtually any safeguarding application up to SIL3 (EN/IEC 60261) Category 4 and PLe (EN/ISO 13849-1).
productCollision warning upgrade
The Collision Sentry collision warning system was designed to create a safer working environment in industrial settings by reducing or eliminating “blind corner” collisions that occur when forklift traffic and pedestrian traffic intersect. Like a traffic light, Collision Sentry provides a visual warning to drivers and pedestrians that traffic is around the corner.
productMan hit by forklift because walkway was blocked
The Goods Out area of ECO Plastic’s warehouse had a designated pedestrian walkway but that was blocked due to building work and the company had not provided an alternative safe route for pedestrians.
productNew export sales manager
Cirrus Research has appointed Bart Buermans as its new European export sales manager as part of its strategic expansion across the continent.
productFSDF announces health & safety winners
The winners of the FSDF’s 2014 Health and Safety Awards have been announced, acknowledging the excellent contributions made by individuals and companies in this field.
articleBeware the “dangerous lie”
A senior director at the UK’s biggest forklift truck trainer has slammed the “dangerous lie” he believes is responsible for hundreds of UK forklift truck accidents.
newsTargeting the culture of silence
The Fork Lift Truck Association has announced plans for the largest and most ambitious Safety Conference yet.
articleAgency workers overlooked
RTITB was saddened to hear that a young man and a company have both paid the price for yet another avoidable incident involving a forklift truck and an untrained operator.
articleSafe home every day
You train someone to do a job and they earn you money. You train someone to do the job safely and what’s it worth, asks Richard Weston, strategy manager at Mantra Learning.
articleDeadline fast approaching
If you are either a manager responsible for the legal operation of lorry drivers, then this coming 10 September is a crucial date, says Geoff Dossetter.
productSee how simple it is
Optimus Red sound level meters from Cirrus have been designed to help users meet the Noise at Work Regulations and and are said to be the simplest sound level meters available.
