articleTraining facility targets forklift accidents
Windsor Materials Handling has opened an Immingham-based training facility in a bid to reduce forklift accidents.
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productSwitchback to comfort
For lasting comfort through a hard day’s graft on site, the Scruffs Switchback boot is made for demanding jobs. It combines underfoot protection with hard wearing features.
productUVEX retains ‘Investors in People’ Gold Standard
UVEX SAFETY (UK), the UK division of uvex group, the Germany-based international manufacturer of personal protective equipment for both industrial users and sports professionals, has been successfully reaccredited the Investors in People Gold standard, joining the top 14% of accredited organisations across the UK who believe in realising the potential of their people.
productAward winning A-Safe barrier showcased in Germany
A-Safe’s award winning iFlex Barrier System was on show at the 2016/17 iF Design Exhibition in Hamburg.
productSafeguard manual handling with a Stanley Stairclimber
Recent statistics from the HSE reveal UK businesses were ordered to pay fines totalling £38.3 million following prosecutions due to health and safety breaches, with around 612,000 workplace injuries occurring every year.
productABB predicts $300,000 pa savings through improved uptime
Non-emergency machinery stops can be avoided with the arrival of a “failover” safety concept for use with ABB’s safety programmable logic controller (PLC).
productToyota power up at Health and Safety show
Toyota Material Handling UK will be introducing their new and improved BT Levio entry level powered pallet truck at The Health and Safety Event on the 21st – 23rd March 2017 at NEC, Birmingham.
productThree day DSEAR training course launches
The first course is scheduled for 25-27th April 2017. Developed from the success of the now familiar two day course, this new 3 day training programme goes even further to explain the many hazards associated with the use of dangerous substances.
productMiniTec and machine safety – the art of simplicity
The Machinery Safety Directive EN ISO 13849-1 lays down many requirements for machine builders and operators.
productZone 2 reach trucks handle flammable items
Kommerling UK has improved safety and productivity at its Lancashire site with a new fleet of explosion protected forklifts.
productOverhead crane worker suffers life threatening injuries
The load being lifted was heavier than the crane could safely bear.
productDon’t fall off the edge. Load safely.
When protecting yourself at height while loading – the optimum handling and protection equipment is imperative.
productRoller door injury highlights importance of maintenance
A recycling firm has been fined after a worker suffered crush injuries from a roller shutter door.
articleThe Health and Safety Event announces largest ever programme
Challenges and trends come under spotlight at Birmingham NEC, 21-23 March 2017.
productWorker hoodie
The new Scruffs Worker Hoodie is designed to work as hard as you do and to provide wearers with the ultimate in comfort.
productScotland Works coming to Glasgow
Scotland Works, a new exhibition designed to support Scotland’s industrial, commercial and public sectors in running safe and efficient businesses and organisations, is taking place at the SECC, Glasgow on 3-4 May 2017.
productOverhead crane clash six metres up injures man
A Canvey Island engineering firm was sentenced for health and safety breaches after a worker suffered life-changing injuries.
productOptafleet
A modular independent fleet management system designed to meet the demands of an industrial environment, this system will help to ensure the highest safety standards are met. OptaFleet will provide real time management informaion and reduce the total cost of your industrial vehicle fleet.
productSpeed Zoning
The Fork Truck Control Speed Zoning system offers a cost effective speed limiting solution for sites where there is interaction between forklifts and pedestrians.
productCamera Systems
FTC have developed a range of camera systems to act as a security system and/or as a driver aid. Manoeuvring plant equipment safely can be difficult at times and an FTC camera system with in cab driver display offers the driver additional views to assist.
