productDedication to safety recognised
Lorien Engineering Solutions has achieved Occupational Health and Safety Standard OHSAS18001 in recognition of its dedication to the provision of a safe workplace.
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productTepid water solutions
If the water temperature of an emergency safety shower is too hot or too cold, casualties are unlikely to remain under it for the minimum 15 minutes recommended for effective decontamination.
productLive training
For the third consecutive year, RTITB will attend the Commercial Vehicle Show to promote the Master Driver CPC Consortium and showcase the quality training delivered by their members.
articleTackling sleep apnoea
Ensuring the safe performance of lorry drivers is a key ingredient of the job for all transport managers. Geoff Dossetter says that both managers and drivers must be awake to the risks.
articleProtect licence and load
Everyone in the industry is concerned about the increasingly proactive stance the DVSA is taking towards load restraint on curtain sided vehicles. Many complain that their requirements are unnecessarily costly and excessive. Loadhog, the transit innovator, disagrees.
productGHS requirements met
CILS has developed the 8100GHS range of thermal transfer and laser computer printable self-adhesive colour labels to help meet the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) of classification and labelling of chemical drums and containers.
productPocket sized sound level meter
Svantek has released the SVAN 971 Sound Level Meter and Analyser.
productModular safety software
With LINK360, Brady’s new safety software, the process of managing, creating, reviewing, scaling and visualising safety procedures is said to become a matter of clicks.
articleTravis Perkins boosts driver safety
Travis Perkins has implemented a number of initiatives to improve the safety of its drivers.
productTop loading tanker access
AJAX Safe Access has manufactured a number of Righthite Step Units for top loading tanker access with bespoke cage designs that are significantly larger than the standard AJAX safety cage.
productNoise data software
Designed to give total peace of mind to clients, Cirrus Research AuditStore software has been developed to ensure that all noise measurement data is valid and trustworthy, allowing clients to present their data with confidence and have the ability to validate any results with 100% certainty – crucial in any legal or dispute proceedings.
newsCFTS promotion reflects growing demand
The body behind the fork lift truck industry’s own national Thorough Examination programme has responded to growing demand by promoting Shaun Prendergast to the role of Technical Manager (North).
newsLorry hits forklift killing driver
Food manufacturer AAK is being prosecuted by the Health & Safety Executive after a forklift driver was killed at one of its factories in the North West.
news“Health & safety a matter for all”
The forthcoming FTA Safety in Logistics Conference is to focus on helping managers secure engagement with all employees on health and safety.
newsPoor management and supervision as container crushes worker’s leg at port
Harwich Dock Company has been fined for safety failings after a dock worker suffered severe leg injuries when an operation to unload a cargo container went wrong.
productMajor inspections guidance
IPAF has released new technical guidance on major inspections of mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) aimed at keeping equipment safe beyond the manufacturer’s design life.
articleSharpening up Driver CPC
Skills for Logistics is calling on training providers and employers to get in touch to help develop a system to ‘sharpen-up’ Driver CPC and make it more relevant to employers.
productFree MEWP safety guide
Using accident statistics generated via IPAF’s online accident reporting platform, Mentor presents a brief look at MEWP safety targeted at some of the main areas for improvement.
productFSDF announces health & safety winners
The winners of the FSDF’s 2014 Health and Safety Awards have been announced, acknowledging the excellent contributions made by individuals and companies in this field.
articleBeware the “dangerous lie”
A senior director at the UK’s biggest forklift truck trainer has slammed the “dangerous lie” he believes is responsible for hundreds of UK forklift truck accidents.
