articleMetal storage guidance updated
The Health & Safety Executive has published the second version of HSG246 Safety in the storage and handling of steel and other metal stock.
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articleScotland the brave
Safer Logistics will make its debut in 2017 at the new exhibition Scotland Works. This will add a third strand to Safer Logistics alongside the well-established campaign in HSS magazine and the Seminar Theatre at the Health & Safety Event at the NEC, which is now entering its third year.
productDropped object prevention website launched
This online platform focuses on accidents arising from items that fall from multi-level worksites.
newsCSCS logo to be displayed on special SEIRS card
The Storage Equipment Installers’ Registration Scheme (SEIRS) has been approved to operate as a Partner Card Scheme as it meets the requirements of the Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS).
productBanding for tough applications
Serving a wide range of markets including automotive, packaging, shipping, technology, building and many more, Stainless Band is one of Europe’s leading suppliers of coil processed products.
articleAudits offer holistic view of forklift safety
There is a danger that safety is falling through the cracks, even in companies that are striving to fulfil their obligations, says Dave Sparrow, MD of the Association of Industrial Truck Trainers (AITT).
productSafety nomination
Fortress Interlocks’ proNET safety and communications module has been nominated for the Tomorrow’s Health and Safety Awards 2017.
productDon’t fall off the edge! Load safely
When protecting yourself at height while loading, the optimum handling and protection equipment is imperative.
productNorovirus: Stop it dead
Arco offers a comprehensive range of cleaning and hygiene products to help combat the spread of Norovirus.
productUK based sprinkler head testing proves a hit
The Fire Protection Association (FPA) laboratory, based in Gloucestershire has seen a sharp rise in enquiries for sprinkler head testing in 2016.
product£265000 fine after two incidents in two days
‘Poor supervisor training’ as logistics firm faces hefty fine over two forklift accidents.
articleWarehouse should not be ‘poor relation’
We hear from John Lewis, Asda and Travis Perkins – with experience and advice that can help you maintain safe warehouse systems.
articleUse the truck itself to promote security
We summarise a report from Nina Day, senior engineer at the Health & Safety Laboratory which suggests that the structure of HGVs themselves could be better utilised to promote better load securing and reduce road transport incidents.
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articleTaking the initiative
All companies are on a health & safety journey and one of the key crossroads is making the shift from reacting to incidents to taking a proactive approach.
articleSafer Logistics Seminar Programme updated
The Health & Safety Event provides the perfect networking and educational opportunity to anyone responsible for running a safe and efficient workplace, anywhere in the UK.
articleTraining facility targets forklift accidents
Windsor Materials Handling has opened an Immingham-based training facility in a bid to reduce forklift accidents.
productSafeguard manual handling with a Stanley Stairclimber
Recent statistics from the HSE reveal UK businesses were ordered to pay fines totalling £38.3 million following prosecutions due to health and safety breaches, with around 612,000 workplace injuries occurring every year.
productABB predicts $300,000 pa savings through improved uptime
Non-emergency machinery stops can be avoided with the arrival of a “failover” safety concept for use with ABB’s safety programmable logic controller (PLC).
productToyota power up at Health and Safety show
Toyota Material Handling UK will be introducing their new and improved BT Levio entry level powered pallet truck at The Health and Safety Event on the 21st – 23rd March 2017 at NEC, Birmingham.
