newsWorker crushed by loaded cage trolley
A Jedburgh firm has been fined for safety failings after a worker was severely injured when he fell down a lift shaft as he was transporting a loaded cage trolley that landed on top of him.
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newsToyota shortlisted for safety by FLTA
Toyota Material Handling UK has been shortlisted in the upcoming FLTA Annual Awards for Excellence in the safety category with the BT Levio LPE powered pallet truck.
productAnti-slip floor products
COBA Europe, a leading manufacturer and supplier of workplace matting, also offers a range of heavy-duty GRP anti-slip floor safety products for use on factory/pedestrian walkways, ramps and stairs.
articleLorry driver injured after lifting beam used incorrectly
Two companies have been fined after a lorry driver suffered multiple injuries while loading his lorry.
articlePyroban opens new UK factory to increase capacity
One of the leading developers of explosion protection technology in the world, Pyroban, has opened a new factory in Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex in the UK to increase capacity and meet constantly growing sales opportunities.
productJungheinrich Benchmast shortlisted for safety
Jungheinrich’s Benchmast has been shortlisted in the Safety category of the FLTA Annual Awards for Excellence 2015. The Fork Lift Truck Association’s prestigious awards ceremony, now in its 21st anniversary year, will take place on Saturday, 28th February 2015 at The International Centre in Shropshire.
articleDriver hit by forklift as segregation ignored
Risk assessment had failed to spot need to segregate pedestrians and forklifts in the Goods In and Out area.
articleThe seatbelt issue
Forklift manufacturer Yale has made its high visibility seatbelt standard across its ICE range of trucks.
articleA guide to managing a forklift
As an employer you have a legal responsibility for ensuring the health and safety of your employees. Toyota Material Handling UK outlines the key issues you should consider to protect employees from the dangers of forklift trucks.
productSafecontractor accreditation
The Walsall Engineering Group has undergone rigorous assessment and auditing procedures to receive Safecontractor accreditation. As an established engineering support service company to both OEMs and manufacturers involved in the food, beverage and packaging industries, this involves the Walsall Engineering Group working with a large network of customers’ staff and contractors onsite.
productHeavy duty ladders
The new Z600 SL heavy duty ladder range from Zarges is designed to cope with extreme use and intense situations. Maximum static load capacity is 250kg, which is 66% greater than the demands of EN 131 and 42% greater than the requirements of BS 2037 Class 1.
articleAgency worker killed by overturned forklift
Man was on his first day at work and was not wearing a seatbelt. In addition, forklift trucks were unsuitable for the work being carried out.
productClean up in goods in
Goods in facilities are extremely busy environments and when spillages occur it is essential that clean-up is fast and efficient. The nature of the product being picked up however is not always clear.
productIncreased safety for HGV & trucks
Operators looking to work with TfL, certain London Boroughs and large-scale infrastructure schemes like CrossRail are increasingly being required to install additional safety equipment on their vehicles to comply with the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme.
articleSurvey reveals pallet truck dangers are under-estimated
Findings from the UK’s largest online fork lift hazard perception test, suggest room for improvement is needed when it comes to identifying safe hand pallet truck operation.
articleTaking supervision seriously
Stuart Taylor from Mentor Performance Risk Management looks at the importance of competent, confident supervision in minimising risk in logistics.
articleAre agency workers exploited?
Agency workers are commonly used in warehousing and logistics. Here, logistics professional Carey Jebb asks should they get the same pay and conditions as permanent workers?
articleAt the heart of the nation
It is fitting that an issue so central to good business – health and safety – has found its home at the NEC in the heart of the nation. The Health and Safety Event is in its second year and will take place from 24-26 March 2015.
productFast and secure lockout
Brady is urging users to implement & maintain a strong lockout/tagout programme.
articleHeineken to share best practice at Health & Safety Event
Beverage giant Heineken will share its experience of encouraging engaged and motivated forklift operators, which has helped the company build a safer working environment.
