productOn to a Winner
U-Power’s Winner range is the latest in its collection of original Italian-designed safety footwear.
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articleTesco specifies Nene to repair damaged racking
Britain’s biggest grocer replaces the 7,546 sacrificial legs in its Daventry grocery distribution centre.
productForklift safety first
Mentor Training has launched the first-ever IOSH accredited safety management course tailored to the needs of those responsible for overseeing forklift operations.
productCovert personal safety
Fledgling company Smartbeltz has devised what it calls a revolutionary personal safety device.
productActive tags for employee tracking
Red Ledge has developed an RFID ‘active tag’ personnel tracking system for large and medium manufacturing companies.
articleHealthcare giant moves to cut barrier costs
Kimberly-Clark was experiencing persistent problems with its heavy duty forklifts at its site in Flint, north Wales, impacting a particular section of steel barrier. A-Safe makes bet it can help – and wins.
articleYusen Logistics slashes barrier repair cost
You want barrier systems to stop MHE when they collide, but given how often this can happen in the warehouse, it’s also worth considering how much it costs to repair or replace the barrier.
productA-Safe grant will boost employment
Award-winning manufacturing company, A-Safe has secured a £60,000 grant from the Leeds City Region Enterprise Partnership (LEP).
articleDon’t miss out on the safety event of the year
The new Safer Logistics Seminar Theatre and Feature Area will play a key role at The Health and Safety Event, taking place 24-26 March 2015 at the NEC.
articleReducing collision risks
Construction giant turns to Linde for technology to help forklifts automatically slow down when reversing, much reducing risk of collisions.
articleBritish Gas upgrades safety with Jungheinrich forklifts
Performance limits, via pre-set controls, take counterbalance truck safety up a gear for the energy giant.
productTake the next step to safety
Many warehouses and distribution centres have several sets of external metal steps which lead to the likes of Transport or Engineers offices.
productMatting takes care of slips
Arco has developed a dedicated catalogue designed to provide specific advice on floor level safety and matting.
articlePalletline reduces pallet weight on tail lift deliveries
The move is a bid to improve health and safety processes. Palletline claims it is the first operator to reduce the maximum weight of pallets on tail lift deliveries to 750kg.
productFSDF nominations call
Nominations close at the end of March for the Annual Food Storage & Distribution Federation Health and Safety Awards. These awards are open to all members with the aim of recognising excellence in health and safety on an individual and company-wide level.
productPallet dispensers available
Pallet dispensers are fast becoming a key element for improving working conditions in a warehouse environment.
productShortlisted for award
Good to Go Safety is shortlisted for this year’s “Contribution to Safe Working at Height” award at the prestigious International Awards for Powered Access (IAPAs) in March 2015.
productDavis Derby boosts health and safety standards
Ensuring best practice and improving health and safety standards in warehouse and distribution environments is what gives the Davis Derby TruckLOG system global recognition.
productVehicle training
Highlighting the importance of vehicle training, when Bradshaw Electric Vehicles delivers vehicle to customers the company provides familiarisation training. However, this is not assessed and is purely to ensure that there is a brief understanding of how to operate the vehicle safely, often further assessed training is needed.
articleUKWA to hold sprinkler debate at the Health & Safety Event
The association will be taking part in the Safer Logistics Seminars at the Health & Safety Event, which is being held at the NEC, Birmingham on 24-26 March.
