articleMuting allows the safety function on machines or systems to be temporarily bypassed so that material can be fed in or out through protective devices such as light curtains or laser scanners without interrupting the production process.
productPublic charging infrastructure requires reliable protection against transient overvoltages.
articleBaumann Sideloaders has been developing its connected Baumann Online system to capture and interpret information directly from the truck, giving customers and service teams a much clearer picture of what is happening during everyday operation.
articleA question we’re asked all the time at SEMA is whether warehouse teams can carry out their own repairs. After all, the racking looks like a simple structure and with an maintenance team on hand it will be quicker and cheaper than getting the professional in. SEMA president Nick Betteley reports.
articlePicture the scene… your annual racking inspection is complete, the report issued, and you file it away – another compliance task ticked off. That’s until a damaged upright gives way and your stock crashes into an aisle injuring an employee.
newsToyota Material Handling UK has supported leading Cornish fishing business W. Stevenson and Sons in enhancing safety, improving operational efficiency and reducing administrative burden through the implementation of its I_Site fleet management technology.
newsAprolis Training Solutions, the training division of Aprolis UK, says many organisations are still unclear on the updated guidance introduced in January around the grouping of workplace transport equipment used in operator training.
articleWhat would happen if there was an accident in your warehouse and someone got hurt?
productDeveloped for Counterbalance, Reach and PPT operators, the video-based challenges are designed to help improve hazard awareness and reinforce safe working practices in warehouse environments.
newsThe 12th UK National Forklift Safety Day (NFSD), organised by the UK Material Handling Association (UKMHA), takes place on 9 June 2026. This year’s campaign focuses on the importance of technician safety across the material handling sector.
articlePlastic component manufacturer for the automotive industry ITW España was seeking a smarter, more efficient way to optimise its production and logistics operations.
articleStill relying on manual processes and disconnected systems? It’s time for a smarter approach. Join Peak Technologies at Multimodal to see how connected scanning, automation, and workforce innovation are reshaping warehouse performance.
articleAs the use of unmanned systems continues to accelerate across defence operations, organisations throughout the defence supply chain are facing new safety and compliance challenges. Mike Brodie of Chemstore explains why hazardous storage is a key consideration for supporting modern defence capability.
articleWarehousing and distribution environments are often evaluated in terms of throughput, storage capacity, and transport efficiency, yet safety risks tied to infrastructure receive less attention despite their direct impact on continuity and compliance.
newsOne of the country’s largest building merchants has been fined more than £2 million after one of its workers was crushed to death by a pallet of timber that weighed around three tonnes.
articleYour warehouse is a busy environment. Forklifts moving around, employees working hard to meet tight deadlines and amongst all this, pallet racking holding stock. It only takes a split-second impact from heavy loads or mechanical equipment, and your efficient warehouse potentially faces costly damage, safety risks and operational disruption.
articleThe new, ultra-compact RSL 200 safety laser scanner from Leuze safeguards machines, automated guided vehicles and robots.
articleChemstore UK, the award-winning experts in lithium-ion battery safety storage, have announced the launch of a no-obligation lithium-ion battery safety site survey for eligible businesses across the UK.
articleThe utility firm is creating a safety culture rooted in neuroscience and positive behaviour change. Safety, health and environment director Mark Patterson shares his insights.
articleWorking at height remains one of the most persistent risks within the logistics and warehousing sector.
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