productCastell joins CPD Certification Service
Training material for switchgear and loading industries is now available from industrial safety specialist Castell, which has become a certified member of The CPD Certification Service.
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articleHalf million pound fine after box fall killed man
A Plymouth company has been fined £500,000 after an employee suffered fatal injuries when a stack of boxes of frozen fish fell on him.
productBlue safety lamp
According to HSE (Health and Safety Executive), 24% of workplace accidents involving a vehicle are caused by forklifts.
productEntry deadline extended for Forklift Operator of the Year
Due to overwhelming demand, RTITB is extending the entry deadline for the International Forklift Operator of the Year 2016 competition until 5th August, giving employers more time to enter their operators into this prestigious, global competition.
articleOperator killed after forklift overturns on road
A worker was crushed to death by his forklift after he clipped a kerb on Glenburn Road in East Kilbride, Scotland today.
articleRisks increased by unaccredited in-house training
Many employers are choosing to purchase or deliver in-house forklift training unaware that, unlike accredited training, this may not comply with the required legal or best practice standards, warns RTITB.
articleIn-depth study of major manufacturer’s forklift safety
Mitsubishi Electric Air Conditioning Systems Europe Ltd is a company that emphasises empowerment of its workforce to be involved in all aspects of the business. The employees created a forklift safety initiative at its huge Livingston facilities to change operations from the bottom up. HSS editor Simon Duddy visited the team to hear their story.
productLights, towers & traffic lights
At IMHX 2016, WERMA, a leading manufacturer of beacons, sounders and andon lights, will be showcasing Andonspeed incorporating WIN – a wireless andon light system to optimise warehouse processes.
productActive load diagram
RAVAS SafeLoad is an aftermarket product for counterbalanced trucks that provides both a weight indication and stability information in a single combined display.
productQuicker and safer ratchet strap winding
Winding up straps with DrumRoll adds to safety and saves time.
articleRising above the pain
Former warehouse worker Lisa Ramos gave a powerful presentation at the recent FLTA Safety Conference, relaying how her life was turned upside down when a forklift reversed into her.
productDriver-checks mobile app
Arden Wood Shavings, the animal beddings specialist, has renewed its fleet compliance and security systems contract with TruTac and sees improved vehicle safety ahead as TruChecks, the mobile driver inspection app, is added to the suite.
productNew Worker of the Year partner
George exclusively at ASDA is involved as a primary sponsor for the UK Worker of the Year 2016 competition.
productMetal midsoles in safety footwear
Despite PPE having the required EC type approval and CE mark, recent tests have indicated that some of the products you assume to be safe, may not be fit for purpose.
newsForklift injury followed ignored near-misses
A Unite member who suffered multiple fractures to his foot after being hit and then run over by a forklift truck at work has received £35,000 in damages.
productInstrumentation on show
Curtis Instruments are globally renowned technology leaders in the design and manufacture of instrumentation, controls, integrated systems, charging and safety-led products for battery and IC powered vehicles and are represented all over the world.
productJustrite acquires Hughes Safety Showers
Hughes Safety Showers has joined the Justrite Manufacturing Co. family of industrial hazardous safety and environmental spill containment products.
productExclusive offer on doseBadge orders
Noise monitoring specialists Cirrus Research have unveiled some of the USPs and an exclusive offer for clients who order the new doseBadge Mark V.
articleGet yourself connected with Jungheinrich at IMHX
Jungheinrich UK will use IMHX to showcase and demonstrate the significant customer benefits delivered by its broad range of materials handling products and intralogistics solutions.
articleA-Safe to unveil a revolution in rack safety at IMHX
Would a racking collapse pulverise your productivity? Would it ruin your reputation? Could it even cripple your company?
