articlePoor cooperation leads to lorry driver death
Weak communication between three companies over the proper securing of a heavy and awkward load on a lorry contributed to the death of the driver. All three companies were fined heavily.
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articleHSE report helps in dealing with rollaways
Handling & Storage Solutions summarises a key report by the Health & Safety Executive into preventing HGV rollaways.
articleUKLPG hails cylinder theft prosecution
Trade body, UKLPG, has welcomed a successful gas cylinder theft prosecution following a string of arrests made by the British Transport Police (BTP) in December 2014.
productHow long does your Thorough Examination take?
‘Quickie’ inspections risk non-compliance with legislation, warns CFTS.
newsRory Underwood among the presenters
“Three days to save a life” is the overall theme when the Health and Safety Event returns to Birmingham’s NEC for a third year from 22nd -24th March 2016.
productOperator injured rethreading shrink wrap machine
A company who produce household cleaning products has been fined after an employee suffered serious burns when rethreading a shrink wrap machine.
productFTA rejects London Mayor’s proposals
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has expressed its disappointment at proposals from London Mayor Boris Johnson for changing the technical features of HGVs to improve safety.
productSafe machine loading
IPAF’s stand at the bauma 2016 construction show, which takes place from 11th to 17th April in Munich, Germany, will highlight the safe loading and unloading of mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) as an essential part of site operations.
articleRepair racking in-situ
Rack repair can be carried out quickly and at 20% of the cost of traditional repairs using its patented system, says ROS.
articleWorker killed while assisting a reversing lorry
A company based in Whitchurch has been fined for safety failings after the death of an employee.
productFLTA helps shape workplace safety in Britain
The Chief Executive of the Fork Lift Truck Association (FLTA), Peter Harvey MBE, has attended a meeting of Britain’s HSE policy members, to look at the future of health and safety in Great Britain.
productExplosion proof conversions should still seek approval from manufacturers, advises Pyroban
Leading safety business Pyroban has advised that the explosion proof modification of a forklift truck should have the written approval of the original truck manufacturer in order to comply with international standards and best practice.
productThe right level of training
Raising awareness of the specific risks and equipping tower users with the relevant skills and knowledge to work at height is a vital step towards a safer workplace, asserts Mentor Training.
articleShowcasing talent at The Health and Safety Event
The Safer Logistics seminar and feature area returns to The Health and Safety Event 2016 next week. Building on its debut last year, the educational area will showcase partners who will provide timely and topical presentations to help visitors tackle the safety challenges in warehousing and logistics.
articleShort, hard-hitting forklift safety course launches
Mentor Training has launched a safety awareness course focusing on the dangers presented by forklifts in the workplace – not just for operators – but for all those working alongside them.
productSafety accreditation
Joloda International has been awarded accreditation from Safecontractor for its commitment to achieving excellence in health and safety. Safecontractor is a leading third party accreditation scheme which recognises high standards in health and safety management amongst UK contractors.
productCleaning role
Bridgewood UK vacuum forming, polyurethane reinforcement and composite moulding processes with an array of materials to manufacture components and assemblies. The company wanted a safe method of removing unwanted material from both product and employee’s clothing, but had experienced issues with compressed air solutions.
articleInnovation roars with ‘Lions’ Lair’
Like budding entrepreneurs showcasing the latest innovative products, services and concepts, 16 finalists will be pitching their ideas to a panel of industry experts and a live audience at The Health and Safety Event 2016 from 22nd to 24th March in a brand new ‘Lions’ Lair’.
articleKrispy Kreme cuts accidents with telematics
GPS-led IT and 3G vehicle cameras are driving safety in transit says Justin White, managing director of Intelligent Telematics, with Krispy Kreme leading the way.
articleIt’s curtains for safety
When it comes to distribution, health and safety is a major priority and installing the most suitable trailer curtains for a fleet is a decision that requires careful thought, says Structure-flex.
