productToyota 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.
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newsThousands 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.
productHGV 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.
productSEMA approved for cantilever racking inspections
Scottish based Complete Storage & Interiors have achieved full SEMA certification to inspect cantilever racking.
productBroad portfolio
The Safety Unlimited product portfolio focuses on the storage, handling and containment of hazardous materials and flammable liquids across all sectors.
productSafecontractor status achieved
Renovotec has been awarded accreditation from Safecontractor for its commitment to achieving excellence in health and safety.
productFLTA 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.
productWorker 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.
newsFirm 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.
productCastell 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.
articleHalf 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.
productEntry 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.
articleOperator killed after forklift overturns on road
A worker was crushed to death by his forklift after he clipped a kerb on Glenburn Road in East Kilbride, Scotland today.
articleRisks increased by unaccredited in-house training
Many employers are choosing to purchase or deliver in-house forklift training unaware that, unlike accredited training, this may not comply with the required legal or best practice standards, warns RTITB.
articleIn-depth study of major manufacturer’s forklift safety
Mitsubishi Electric Air Conditioning Systems Europe Ltd is a company that emphasises empowerment of its workforce to be involved in all aspects of the business. The employees created a forklift safety initiative at its huge Livingston facilities to change operations from the bottom up. HSS editor Simon Duddy visited the team to hear their story.
productActive load diagram
RAVAS SafeLoad is an aftermarket product for counterbalanced trucks that provides both a weight indication and stability information in a single combined display.
productQuicker and safer ratchet strap winding
Winding up straps with DrumRoll adds to safety and saves time.
productDriver-checks mobile app
Arden Wood Shavings, the animal beddings specialist, has renewed its fleet compliance and security systems contract with TruTac and sees improved vehicle safety ahead as TruChecks, the mobile driver inspection app, is added to the suite.
productExclusive offer on doseBadge orders
Noise monitoring specialists Cirrus Research have unveiled some of the USPs and an exclusive offer for clients who order the new doseBadge Mark V.
productRoad safety is key
Kite packaging has announced the purchase of a new truck for its branch in Sittingbourne.
