productTyre safety tech pilot
An innovative tyre safety pilot study involving technology company WheelRight, Welcome Break Services and backed by Highways England on the UK’s M6 has now concluded.
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articleRTITB introduces new LGV Driver Training Standard
The standard is designed to improve the quality of LGV driver training ensuring drivers are taught to be safe and productive at work, and provides a benchmark to measure the training given.
producteBooks cover Noise at Work and Environmental Monitoring
Cirrus Research has launched two new eBooks, produced by its in-house experts.
articleMore than 200,000 vehicles under FORS
The Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) has today released its Annual Report for 2015. The document reports on the first year of the scheme under the management of the FORS Community Partnership and details the activities, development and growth of the award-winning scheme.
productFergie time for SCX apprentices
Legendary Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson revisited the University of Sheffield’s Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) earlier this month, where he commended the “fantastic” apprenticeship opportunities on offer by engineering firms such as SCX.
productFirst female Tornado pilot to address FLTA Safety Conference
Jo Salter, the RAF’s first-ever female fast-jet pilot, will inspire and motivate delegates at the FLTA’s National Fork Truck Safety Conference at 29th June.
productNew Doncaster facility offers access equipment training
Mentor has opened its latest access equipment training centre in Misterton, near Doncaster, South Yorkshire. This new centre is a joint venture with the Construction Training Academy (CTA), and is the latest UK training centre for Mentor and their fourth to offer both IPAF and PASMA accredited training courses for all categories of equipment.
articleRegular re-training a must for Pyroban
Safety company Pyroban is reminding explosion proof forklift users and suppliers about the need for correct servicing in accordance with the handbook to maintain safety.
articleWho’s responsible for LGV and cyclist collisions?
Recent statistics show that the number of road accidents involving cyclists has risen over the last ten years. Media focus has pointed to technology and legislation as the solution, but workplace transport training body, RTITB, suggests drivers should be more accountable, with a focus on improving driver training and awareness to tackle the problem.
articleIndependent inspection emphasised in new sprinkler standards
Annual warehouse sprinkler system inspections should be carried out by a third party, in a change to the main standard covering the issue. The Fire Protection Association offers its take on the evolving standard.
articleLearning from nature to boost warehouse segregation
A-Safe says understanding ‘desire lines’ can help boost safety in the warehouse.
productHow thorough is your Thorough Examination and inspection?
Imagine you took your car for its annual MOT, only to discover that some critical components had been inspected inadequately (if at all), and, as a result, you were penalised or – worse still – responsible for an accident caused by their unsafe state.
productAccident survivor to open forklift safety conference
Lisa Ramos, who lost her leg in a fork lift accident, will open this year’s Fork Lift Truck Association’s National Fork Truck Safety Conference, informing delegates of the severe, life-changing consequences of forklift accidents – for both victims and their families.
productPrint lean & safety signs on-site. Download the 5S-Plus Guide
Reduce workplace accidents and increase productivity with well placed visual workplace signage.
productWorld Day for Safety and Health at Work
This year’s World Day for Safety and Health at Work will be held on Thursday 28th April and workplace equipment supplier Slingsby says it is a great opportunity for employers to ensure all their health and safety obligations are up to date.
newsHealth & Safety key to efficiency and profitability says UKWA
Promoting industry best practice is a primary focus for UKWA and at the recent Health & Safety event, CEO Peter Ward led an expert panel in a discussion about the importance of putting health & safety high on the agenda.
articleEnter the Design4Safety awards
BITA is organising the Design4Safety awards which take place at IMHX 2016, at the NEC in Birmingham from 13-16 September. The awards are open only to IMHX exhibitors.
articleGuide to hiring fork lifts
Renting a fork lift truck can open you up to a number of pitfalls, so do your homework before signing on the dotted line, advises Peter Harvey of the Fork Lift Truck Association (FLTA).
productCould warehouse operators be forced to install sprinklers?
Could Fire and Rescue Authorities compel warehouse operators to install sprinklers? In some circumstances, yes, says Jonathan Herrick of the West Midlands Fire Service.
productProject Pictogram
Dickies is supporting Project Pictogram which encourages UK fleets and organisations to use a voluntary industry standard set of vehicle stickers to communicate dangers.
