productToppled load crushes worker
A Hertfordshire engineering firm has been fined for safety failings after a toppling fan unit crushed a worker as it was being manoeuvred into a ground floor plant room at a Surrey development.
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productMetal-free safety footwear
uvex has launched a range of safety footwear under the brand name Heckel, to complement its successful footwear range.
productNew work designs
Dr. Martens is introducing three new work boot/shoe designs into its collection this autumn.
articleCostain hit with £600,000+ fine and costs after telehandler death
Global engineering specialist Costain has been ordered to pay more than £615,000 in fines and costs after a worker was killed when a telehandler overturned during the construction of the Parkway development in Newbury.
productCustomised as standard
tGard from Fortress Interlocks offers a new approach to controlling access to hazardous machinery and equipment.
productAll-in-one safety gate
New from Pilz, the PSENsgate 2 safety gate system combines safety gate monitoring (for prevention of unexpected startup), safe guard locking (to prevent access while hazards are present), various control elements, an emergency stop pushbutton (E-stop) and escape release (for personnel who become trapped in the hazardous area) all in one system, up to the highest category PL e as per EN ISO 13849-1 (BS EN ISO 13849-1 in the UK).
articleFood firm switches to pallet trucks after forklift accident
A food packaging company in Buxton has been fined after an employee suffered severe injuries to his leg when he was struck by a forklift truck.
newsSimon Weston confirmed as speaker at FLTA Safety Conference
Falklands veteran Simon Weston has accepted an invitation from the Fork Lift Truck Association (FLTA) to address delegates at its Safety Conference in September.
newsAmazon asked to assess insect invasion risks
GMB, the union for staff at Amazon, is calling on the company to urgently conduct a risk assessment of the dangers to the health and safety of staff and potential damage to the UK economy of insect invasion in wood and other packaging of goods imported from abroad.
articleProtecting pedestrians
Correct segregation in the warehouse between people and vehicles is fundamentally important but getting it right is a nuanced matter as outlined by Chris Hopkirk, sales director at ASG Services.
articleGetting the levels right at Glastonbury
Cirrus Research provides the technology to allow consultants to assess noise safety levels at the Glastonbury music festival.
articleWorking towards zero harm – SEMA unveils conference programme
SEMA’s one day safety conference on 6th November 2014 tackles key safety issues for the storage industry.
articlePUWER to the people
Good to Go Safety provides a tagging system that helps your employees determine equipment is safe to use, and helps you meet regulations.
articleImpartial guidance offered
Independent expertise will be in evidence at Health and Safety North 2014 which takes place at The Bolton Arena, in Bolton on 8-9 October.
productShock absorption & cut-resistance
Offering a range of cut resistance up to EN388 level 5 along with excellent comfort and grip, Honeywell’s new Skeleton gloves provide superior protection for those who handle sharp objects, often in wet or greasy environments, and who are at risk of impact injuries to their fingers and the backs of their hands.
articleFLTA throws spotlight on safe truck users
Have you done something special to make your fork lift truck operation safer?
productAthletic approach to footwear
Steitz Secura has introduced its most sporty safety shoes to date. Innovative features are said to ensure greater flexibility and a lightweight, comfortable design.
newsMan jailed after fatal overhead crane accident
A Hampshire businessman, who was disqualified from being a company director, has been jailed for serious fraud and safety offences. A second businessman was given a suspended prison sentence for similar offences.
articlePut your fork lift truck safety to the test
The FLTA and Mentor Training have developed a free hazard perception test for Safety Week.
articleA tool to boost safety compliance
Maintaining best practices and ensuring compliance with standards can often be a time-consuming and demanding process.
