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.
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productThree day DSEAR training course launches
The first course is scheduled for 25-27th April 2017. Developed from the success of the now familiar two day course, this new 3 day training programme goes even further to explain the many hazards associated with the use of dangerous substances.
productMiniTec and machine safety – the art of simplicity
The Machinery Safety Directive EN ISO 13849-1 lays down many requirements for machine builders and operators.
productZone 2 reach trucks handle flammable items
Kommerling UK has improved safety and productivity at its Lancashire site with a new fleet of explosion protected forklifts.
productRoller door injury highlights importance of maintenance
A recycling firm has been fined after a worker suffered crush injuries from a roller shutter door.
articleThe Health and Safety Event announces largest ever programme
Challenges and trends come under spotlight at Birmingham NEC, 21-23 March 2017.
productScotland Works coming to Glasgow
Scotland Works, a new exhibition designed to support Scotland’s industrial, commercial and public sectors in running safe and efficient businesses and organisations, is taking place at the SECC, Glasgow on 3-4 May 2017.
productOverhead crane clash six metres up injures man
A Canvey Island engineering firm was sentenced for health and safety breaches after a worker suffered life-changing injuries.
news‘Squeezed middle’ face increased fines
Health and Safety consultancy Southalls and international law firm Gowling WLG, warn medium sized manufacturers (£10-£50m turnover) of the significant fine risks they may face on the first anniversary of the new Health and Safety sentencing guidelines.
productEuropa invests heavily in health and safety training
Europa Leads the Way by Investing 560 Business Hours in Health and Safety Training…
productChecking load weights are safe and legal
Axle weighing specialist, Axtec, has installed Northamptonshire’s first publicly available ‘drive-over’ dynamic weighbridge at the Wellingborough Council Depot operated by Wellingborough Norse.
productAA calls for fleet managers to be phone aware
The fixed penalty for being caught using a mobile phone or hand-held device while driving has increased from £100 to £200 and to six points on an offender’s licence, from 1 March 2017.
articleBuilding a safety culture
HGV driver safety is multi-faceted, focusing on issues as diverse as load stability and driver concentration. Technology can help but there is the danger of over-reliance, while the focus must also be on people and work culture.
productHSE issues MOD with Crown Censure over driver death
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has been issued with a Crown Censure by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) after an agency driver, working for the MoD, was fatally injured by a reversing vehicle.
productHand pallet truck scrappage scheme
A bid to reduce workplace injuries, drive up productivity and save businesses’ money has been launched by Cesab Material Handling UK.
productLED safety
Curtis UK offers a high-tech control system technology – a range of LED visual (and audible) safety warning devices to help increase human awareness of approaching hazards.
productHard-hitting video stands out
Mentor Training scooped the Award for Safety at this year’s FLTA Awards for Excellence.
productEven top forklift operators struggle with pre-use inspections
RTITB has revealed that many of the entrants to its Operator of the Year competition have struggled with correct practice on forklift pre-use inspections.
productStandard for traffic safety barrier system published
BSI, the business standards company, has published Publicly Available Specification (PAS) 13, Code of practice for safety barriers used in traffic management within workplace environments with test methods for safety barrier impact resilience.
articleModular machine guarding
Designing and manufacturing machines guards, cages and enclosures for hazardous equipment forms the largest part of MiniTec’s activity.
