productClimate control
The onset of summer and warmer weather calls for a change of focus on workwear.
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article£730000 fine after sideloader hits two workers
A timber yard has been fined after two workers were seriously injured when they were struck by a sideloader.
productProper accreditation
Under the new PPE Regulation – and with hearing protection moving to Category III – companies and officers of companies face the prospect of fines if helmet mounted ear defenders have not been properly accredited to the relevant helmet in use.
productModern footwear
Arco has launched its new collection of slip resistant footwear, introducing new athletic styles from the Trojan range. The range is designed to meet the needs of today’s workers for modern, athletic footwear that prioritises comfort without comprising safety.
newsWorker injured as manual loading of shipping container goes awry
A security fencing manufacturing company has been fined £260,000 after a worker sustained significant injuries on site.
productIs your warehouse safe?
A warehouse is the heart of many businesses, churning out orders and continually processing the flow of incoming and outgoing goods. It is arguably the most valuable area – not just in monetary terms but also in productivity.
productDiscounter turns to ASG for fit-out solutions at new DC
A discount retailer fitted-out its West Yorkshire DC with a wide range of products supplied by ASG Services, the single-source provider of warehouse labelling, floor-marking and safety solutions.
productGripple protection backs up RackNets safety system
Following an extensive test and evaluation period, Warrington-based Warehouse Partners has secured the exclusive worldwide patent licence to use the Gripple cabling systems for its proprietary RackNets back-of-rack safety system.
productWorker crushed when free stacked panels fell
A manufacturing firm in Worcestershire has been fined after a worker suffered crush injuries when wooden panels fell onto him.
productCFTS tailors inspections to your precise truck type
When it comes to forklift inspections, one size does not fit all. From counterbalance to stacker trucks, telehandlers to demountables, each has its own unique components and inspection requirements.
productConveyor maintenance worker crushed
A Somerset pre-cast concrete products manufacturing company has been fined after a 43-year-old man was fatally injured when trapped by machinery.
productUnstable load topples from forklift injuring worker
A Cheshire-based trailer manufacturing company has been fined after a worker was struck by a load on a fork lift truck and left with multiple injuries.
productProductivity boost
Today, protecting the vital assets of a facility is a priority for any health and safety professional or warehouse manager. But the advantages of a well laid-out working environment, where the flow of people is carefully managed and assets and equipment are properly protected, goes far beyond simple asset protection.
articleFloor grinding gets VNA trucks moving faster
A world-leading medical products and solutions company was experiencing floor problems in one of its newly opened warehouses.
articleCrown to highlight safety features at H&S Scotland
Crown Lift Trucks will be exhibiting a cross-section of its market-leading equipment at the forthcoming Health & Safety Scotland event at the SEC, Glasgow (12-13 September 2018), with a special show price promotion on one of its most popular models.
news3M to tackle technical questions live at Health & Safety Scotland 2018
3M, one of the world’s leading providers of safety equipment and technology, has announced it will once again partner with Western Business Exhibitions, organisers of the Health & Safety Events portfolio, to create a live Q&A technical forum titled Safety Dialogue at this year’s Health & Safety Scotland, held at the SEC, Glasgow on the 12 – 13 September 2018.
news‘Make sure they get home safe’ motto for Safetember
The Fork Lift Truck Association has revealed this year’s Safetember campaign will focus on the life-changing nature of many fork lift accidents, urging truck operators and their employers to “Make sure they get home safe”.
newsNew safety skills will be needed for Industry 4.0
Safestart International will host a ‘Safety & Industry 4.0’ webinar on Tuesday 18 September at 10am to explore the role of human factors as we enter the 4th Industrial Age.
productSafety white paper launched
Sensata Technologies, one of the world’s leading suppliers of sensor, industrial control, power management and electrical protection solutions, has published a new white paper – What do Industrial Engineers need to know about Functional Safety – that explores how Functional Safety can improve product reliability, reduce manufacturing downtime, and expand export opportunities.
articlePre-use authorisation
In their haste to get all hands on deck, many managers rush new forklift operators through the induction process (or skip it entirely), allowing new operators access to MHE before they are fully trained to use it safely.
