articleEn route to safer logistics
It is estimated that up to 46% of road traffic fatalities could be prevented if the correct first aid assistance was available in the first crucial moments, says Clugston Distribution.
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articleNot as easy as it looks
Sarcasm is one thing but ignorance is quite another when it comes to safety training, says John Carter for Advanced Fork Truck Training.
articleSafety in the company DNA
Safety is vital to any business and its operation. It needs to be built into the DNA of the organisation and all aspects of its people, products and processes, says Toyota Material Handling UK.
productCommitment to excellence
The Fork Lift Truck Association (FLTA) has awarded Bristol Forklifts the highly-coveted Customer Focus Award for the firm’s commitment to delivering excellent sales, service and customer support.
productExpert PPE advice from Arco at key safety event
Leading safety company, Arco returns as an event sponsor to Health & Safety Scotland, with dedicated specialists on hand offering expert knowledge and guidance on all aspects of workplace safety.
productImpact test
During dramatic impact test on the Fortress Interlocks amGardpro interlock fitted to a Troax St30 mesh door, during which the mesh door and interlock were subjected to a powerful impact of 1600 joule, the door was slightly deformed by the impact but no parts came loose and it was held firmly in place by the interlock. The interlock was also fully functional after the test.
productDelivery driver killed as forklift drops load
A Sheffield steel company has been sentenced after a catalogue of safety failings led to a 42-year-old worker being killed when he was knocked off his lorry and then crushed by a three-tonnes load of steel tubes.
articleAmazon spends £3.5m on loading bay safety
The online retail giant has made the very significant investment in the Combilok vehicle restraint system from Stertil Dock Products for 14 Amazon sites throughout Europe.
newsWarehouse worker crushed by falling pipes
The Health & Safety Executive is investigating the death of a man in his 50s at a warehouse in Chadderton, Greater Manchester.
articleSafer Site seeks to drive down accidents and near misses
The Fork Lift Truck Association is pushing the free safety programme in a bid to save lives.
productNew Standard has arrived
Pilz is advising that the new standard “EN ISO 14119:2013 Safety of machinery – Interlocking devices associated with guards – Principles for design and selection” has arrived and will replace EN 1088 as from 30th April 2015, with a one year transition period.
productInspection made easy
Said to be ideal for the warehouse handling and storage industry, Spectrum Industrial offers a comprehensive range of monitoring and inspection tagging solutions.
articleAdvanced hazardous-area safety light curtains released
By designing an explosion-proof enclosure for its leading light curtain technology to ATEX and UL Listed hazardous area standards, SICK is said to offer unprecedented safety protection for high risk flammable gas, vapour and dusty industrial environments.
newsTaking a 360 degree attitude to safety
National conference will present a holistic approach to preventing fork truck accidents.
productEmbroidery & embellishment
Workwear brand, Dickies can help customers achieve a professional look with its personalised embroidery service for all types of workwear. The Dickies embroidery team will provide expert advice on the colour, size and placement of embroidered logos.
productFit-and-forget safety light curtain
By designing an explosion-proof enclosure for its leading light curtain technology to ATEX and UL Listed hazardous area standards, SICK is offering what is says is unprecedented safety protection for high risk flammable gas, vapour and dusty industrial environments.
articleDon’t risk cutting corners
You must ensure safety-critical equipment is fit for purpose through thorough maintenance, says Geoff Holden, chief executive, LEEA (Lifting Equipment Engineers Association).
articleDon’t take a cartoon approach
A near miss doesn’t have to be a ‘Tom and Jerry’ style last second leap out of the way of danger, attendees were told at the Safer Logistics Seminar Theatre. Simon Duddy reports.
productAll chemicals labelled? Get the CLP/GHS Guide
In June 2015, the transition period ends for mandatory CLP (Classification, Labelling and Packaging) chemicals labelling in the European Union.
newsSafer Lorry Scheme key focus at upcoming conference
The London Safer Lorry Scheme (SLS), vulnerable road users and commercial vehicles, and the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) will be covered at the Freight Transport Association’s Fleet Engineer Conference which takes place on Wednesday 10 June.
