newsTargeting the culture of silence
The Fork Lift Truck Association has announced plans for the largest and most ambitious Safety Conference yet.
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articleAgency workers overlooked
RTITB was saddened to hear that a young man and a company have both paid the price for yet another avoidable incident involving a forklift truck and an untrained operator.
articleSafe home every day
You train someone to do a job and they earn you money. You train someone to do the job safely and what’s it worth, asks Richard Weston, strategy manager at Mantra Learning.
articleDeadline fast approaching
If you are either a manager responsible for the legal operation of lorry drivers, then this coming 10 September is a crucial date, says Geoff Dossetter.
productSee how simple it is
Optimus Red sound level meters from Cirrus have been designed to help users meet the Noise at Work Regulations and and are said to be the simplest sound level meters available.
productMBE for manual handling expert
Davy Snowdon, founder and managing director of Oxfordshire-based Pristine Condition, has been awarded an MBE for the business’s contribution to health and safety awareness and training in industries across the length and breadth of the country, and the significant reduction in workplace accidents as a direct result of their efforts.
productSupply chain training
York-based Purchasing Management Services (PMS) specialises in professional development of stores/warehouse, stock control and purchasing personnel.
newsPushing health up the workplace agenda
On 15 October 2014 the British Safety Council will be hosting its annual conference at the America Square Conference Centre, London.
articleManagement needs to be aware of risks
The Fork Lift Truck Association has emphasised that managers need to be aware of forklift-related dangers, in the wake of the prosecution of a company and one of its directors after a forklift accident.
productSupport following L117 update
In response to greater responsibilities for managers and supervisors overseeing fork lift truck operations, CFTS is urging managers and supervisors to be vigilant when it comes to Thorough Examination.
articleCostain hit with £600,000+ fine and costs after telehandler death
Global engineering specialist Costain has been ordered to pay more than £615,000 in fines and costs after a worker was killed when a telehandler overturned during the construction of the Parkway development in Newbury.
articleGetting the levels right at Glastonbury
Cirrus Research provides the technology to allow consultants to assess noise safety levels at the Glastonbury music festival.
articleWorking towards zero harm – SEMA unveils conference programme
SEMA’s one day safety conference on 6th November 2014 tackles key safety issues for the storage industry.
newsIIRSM launches FFI reimbursement scheme
The International Institute of Risk and Safety Management has partnered with a leading insurance company, backed by a market leading ‘A’ rated Lloyds syndicate, to allow its members to provide cover to their clients or employers to reimburse HSE Fee for Intervention (FFI) invoices – meaning that the support and advice they are already providing to clients will extend to include practical financial protection against this unforeseen expenditure.
newsDon’t slip up on safety
Accounting for 1.3 million lost working days annually, the HSE estimates slips and trips in the workplace cost UK employers £512 million per year.
articleRemarkable progress
Judith Hackitt CBE, chair of the Health and Safety Executive outlines the great leap forward brought by the Health & Safety at Work Act.
articlePrevention better than cure
Mark Moore, service manager at industrial and garage door manufacturer Hörmann, explains how preventative maintenance contracts are central to good health and safety planning.
articleTackle safety in partnership with experts
The Safer Logistics campaign, which has proved a great success in Handling & Storage Solutions magazine is taking the next step in 2015, extending the campaign to an exhibition at the NEC.
productSafe use of the whole vehicle
New laminated information leaflets from Consolidated Fork Truck Services (CFTS) explain why it is important for rough terrain lift trucks and telehandlers to have a full Thorough Examination.
productPrint safety signs on demand
Safety signs, pipe marking, accurate chemicals labelling, LEAN and 5s initiatives all contribute to a safer working environment.
