productShort term hire: know the risks
CFTS has warned companies hiring trucks on a short-term basis that they should always insist that their fork lift documentation includes a Report of Thorough Examination.
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product2-year change programme
To meet the requirements of the new EU standard for explosion protected lift truck design, Pyroban has invested in a 2-year EN1755:2015 change programme.
productBlind spot detection
The global centre of innovation in transport and mobility, TRL, has developed a blind spot simulator rig which utilises virtual reality to help improve the design of truck cabs and road layouts, as well as aiding accident investigations.
productEmbedding safety I/Os in ABB robots
ABB is embedding extended safety I/Os within its series of robot controllers to improve the flexibility, safety and reliability of collaboration between robots and people.
productSafety first
I.D. Systems is not only a leading supplier of fleet management solutions, helping customers to operate their industrial trucks and MHE safer, it also take safety very seriously when it comes to its own workforce.
productFree conference focuses on depot-to-depot safety
CILT has unveiled a safety conference for November 8 entitled Delivering Safety First, this year’s Transport & Logistics Safety Forum Conference.
productHow come fork lift accidents are rising while road accidents are falling?
Although the tougher new testing regime for fork lift operators has met with widespread approval, according to Dave Sparrow, Managing Director of accrediting body AITT, it’s just a first step in the journey to improving safety.
articleSix of the best
Peter Harvey, Chief Executive of the Fork Lift Truck Association (FLTA) reveals how any business – regardless of industry or size – can raise its safety game at little or no cost.
newsHSE’s ‘Risk-Reduction through design’ Award – time to enter?
HSE has teamed up with the Chartered Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors (CIEHF) to sponsor an annual MSD ‘risk-reduction through design’ award.
articleProximity warnings offer layer of protection
RFID technology promises to take the stress out of collision prevention in depots and warehouses argues Gary Escott, director of SiteZone Safety, creator of SiteZone.
productWorker killed by reversing delivery vehicle
A recycling company has been fined £650,000 following the death of a worker.
productSite and transport safety training available
Vehicle movements and loading and unloading vehicles can be some of the most dangerous activities carried out on a work site, says the Health & Safety Executive, which is offering a number of one-day courses to tackle the issues.
articleAdvice on boosting safety
Don’t miss Safer Logistics at The Health & Safety Event at the NEC Birmingham, which has now firmly established itself as the home of health and safety in the UK and takes place from April 10-12, 2018.
articleSafeguarding storage
When choosing a new storage system, the three key criteria to look for are a safe working environment, accessibility to assets and minimising potential damage to products stored, says Jaap Vos, President of SEMA, the Storage Equipment Manufacturers’ Association.
articleTransport safety often overlooked CILT conference told
The Health & Safety Executive shared transport priorities with attendees at Delivering Safety First, this year’s Transport & Logistics Safety Forum Conference. HSS editor Simon Duddy reports.
newsStorage system users share best practice in safety
End users, including office supplies multinational ACCO, packaging firm Skymark and Coca-Cola shared their safety best practice at the latest SEMA Safety Conference.
productLoad safely at height with Ajax Safe Access
Safety is a priority within any workplace, in particular working at height. The employer has a responsibility for the health and safety of their employees. Therefore it is crucial to eliminate potential risks or falls when working on high level platforms.
productExplosion protected trucks have now changed – what’s new?
Pyroban has released an infographic to help forklift OEMs, dealers and end users easily understand the effects of the new EN1755:2015 standard on explosion protected lift truck conversions.
articleAgency driver killed in yard when overloaded forklift overturns
National kitchen supplier Howdens fined £1.2 million after visiting HGV driver fatally crushed.
productDigital key exchange box launched
The new product from Castell aims to address growing complexity in switchgear and guarding applications.
