productFind COVID-19 secure contractors
Supply chain risk management expert CHAS (The Contractors Health and Safety Assessment Scheme) has added a statement of Best Practice (COVID-19) to its member packages.
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articleOps-wide MHE compliance launches
RTITB bids to support operation-wide compliance as its new MHE accreditation launches.
articleAs lockdown eases don’t neglect forklift safety
This year’s National Forklift Safety Day – Tuesday June 9 – comes at the perfect time to emphasise the importance of forklift safety as lockdown begins to ease.
articleNarrow Aisle launches in-aisle sensor system
The Flexi Smart Stop System is an ‘in-aisle sensor’ that immediately disables a Flexi articulated truck if its chassis comes in to contact with an object, such as a pallet load, racking or rack guards within the aisle.
productEssential solutions for a safe return to work
As industry prepares to return to work following months of lockdown, employers have a duty to ensure their premises are safe before allowing workers to resume their jobs.
productLabels for pandemic response
Warehouse solutions and label specialist, inotec UK, has ramped up production of its labelling systems to support industry during the coronavirus pandemic.
productKeep your forklifts safe with Toyota
Have you checked that your trucks’ Thorough Examinations are current?
productOnline courses from mental health charity
Mentor FLT Training has announced that it can now offer six online courses created by mental health charity MIND in Haringey, to further support businesses and their employees.
newsBSI publishes UK Safe Working Guidelines
BSI, in its role as the UK’s National Standards Body, has published new safe working guidelines to help businesses manage a safe return to work and reoccupation of their facilities.
productMobile hand wash unit launches
In response to the current situation, bott has developed a range of hygiene solutions, to help businesses meet new health & safety guidelines in the workplace.
newsPandemic warning: don’t let safety standards slip
“The coronavirus pandemic is not an excuse to let health safety and environmental standards slip,” says the British Safety Council.
newsBSIF extends partnership with Western Business Media
The British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF) has signed a multi-year extension to its partnership with Western Business Media (WBM), which will see the BSIF continue to exclusively support WBM’s publications and the Safety and Health Excellence Awards.
productSafety sign audit service
Providing customers with a professional survey of their safety sign requirements, ASG Services has launched a ‘Safety Sign Audit’ service.
productMore edge protection choice
With the introduction of the KeeGuard range of guardrail systems, Safesite is now able to offer customers a greater choice of edge protection solutions.
productEco vehicles get green light
Lloyds British Testing gives eco vehicle fleet the £250k green light
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productSafetyworks rallies for charity
Team Safetyworks has returned jubilant after participating in the Scumrun 2013 charity banger rally.
productComplies with new code of practice
Earlier this year the Health & Safety Executive released the 3rd edition of the Approved Code of Practice for the use of Rider-operated lift trucks (L117).
articleIPAF: Assess ground conditions when using powered access equipment
Users consistently underestimate the weight of booms and scissors. This can lead to serious accidents. Mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) are stable and robust machines that, in the hands of properly trained and familiarised operators, offer a safe and effective way to work at height. However, incorrect setup can cause instability and lead to tip-overs. This is often the result of inadequate assessment of ground conditions, insufficient ground support, poor spreader plate selection or incor
articleHSE: Helping prevent accidents in storage and warehousing
In 2009/10 the storage, warehousing and road haulage industries reported over 8500 work related accidents to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and Local Authorities. Almost 1600 of these accidents were classified as major injuries such as fractures and amputations.
