SEMA emphasises best practice after major racking collapse
SEMA, the Storage Equipment Manufacturers’ Association, has reacted after a forklift operator was trapped for nine hours following a racking collapse at a Shropshire 3PL.
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Safety accredited
Coding and marking specialist Linx Printing Technologies has been awarded accreditation from Safecontractor.
Key forklift safety conference launches accompanying App
Delegates to the National Fork Lift Safety Conference 2016 in June will be able to use a new app developed by organiser the Fork Lift Truck Association (FLTA).
Smoke detectors protect warehouse
Oil Spill Response installs three beam detectors in its Southampton warehouse, where sprinklers are not an appropriate fire-response measure.
The many impacts of an accident
While some costs of a workplace accident are obvious, it can often be the hidden costs that are the most damaging – and the most enduring.
Jungheinrich Safety pavilion aims to prevent accidents
At CeMAT 2016 Jungheinrich is showcasing a Safety Pavilion and numerous innovations and product improvements in the material handling, warehousing and material flow sector.
Toyota continues Safer Logistics sponsorship
Toyota Material Handling UK has continued sponsorship of the Safer Logistics Theatre at the Health & Safety Event, NEC, March 21 – 23 2017.
Thousands take FORS Safe Urban Driving course
Thanks to TfL funded FORS training courses and online learning, tens of thousands of drivers are now better equipped to tackle difficult urban driving conditions.
HGV driver given suspended sentence after rollaway death
HGV drivers are frequently putting lives at risk by not following basic safety procedures when coupling and uncoupling vehicles, the Health and Safety Executive warned today.
SEMA approved for cantilever racking inspections
Scottish based Complete Storage & Interiors have achieved full SEMA certification to inspect cantilever racking.
Broad portfolio
The Safety Unlimited product portfolio focuses on the storage, handling and containment of hazardous materials and flammable liquids across all sectors.
Safecontractor status achieved
Renovotec has been awarded accreditation from Safecontractor for its commitment to achieving excellence in health and safety.
FLTA search is on for Safety Champion
Materials handling specialist Briggs Equipment is once again helping promote workplace transport safety by sponsoring the Fork Lift Truck Association (FLTA) 2016 ‘Safety Champion’ Award.
Worker injured after firm failed to segregate forklifts and pedestrians
A cargo handling company based in Aberdeen has been fined after a worker suffered serious injury.
Firm fined £90,000 for ignoring lifting equipment warnings
A coach company in Wrexham has been fined £90,000 after it repeatedly failed to comply with legal notices to get its lifting equipment examined.
Castell joins CPD Certification Service
Training material for switchgear and loading industries is now available from industrial safety specialist Castell, which has become a certified member of The CPD Certification Service.
Half million pound fine after box fall killed man
A Plymouth company has been fined £500,000 after an employee suffered fatal injuries when a stack of boxes of frozen fish fell on him.
Entry deadline extended for Forklift Operator of the Year
Due to overwhelming demand, RTITB is extending the entry deadline for the International Forklift Operator of the Year 2016 competition until 5th August, giving employers more time to enter their operators into this prestigious, global competition.



