newsDriver struck by paper reel that slipped from forklift
A shipping company has been fined after a Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) driver was struck by a paper reel that was being loaded on to his trailer.
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productCheck trucks regularly to avoid accidents
CFTS — the body behind a UK national standard for Thorough Examination — is reminding dealers, owners and operators of lift trucks to be aware of the importance of regular checks in reducing forklift accidents.
productRisk management
GotoRisk has been designed with the knowledge that flexibility, automation and stability are key to managing risk within any environment and operation.
productFailure to issue authorisation to operate lift trucks creating problems
RTITB, the preferred regulatory body for workplace transport training, is warning employers of the potential risks and penalties of failing to understand and correctly issue authorisation to operate for lift truck operators.
productHeavy fine after poorly planned warehouse roof work
Two companies have been fined after putting workers at risk of falling while accessing a roof to repair pipework.
articleCulina Logistics invests in personnel protection for VNA aisles
ELOKON, the supplier of safety and assistance systems for industrial vehicles – MHE, AGVs and cobots – has received a substantial contract from Linde Material Handling (UK) for its ELOprotect mobile personnel protection product.
productNew safety products on show
A-Safe will be exhibiting its latest range of safety products at IMHX 2019.
productNew concept for a safe conveyor technology
This modern conveyor system is produced and marketed by Avancon SA, Switzerland and was developed by Dieter Specht, the co-founder of the Interroll Group. The sophisticated full system is first and foremost focused on safety.
productDelineators launched to enhance warehouse segregation
A new range of flexi-delineators offer improved vehicle routing for warehouse and storage handling applications.
productYodel invents trailer safety gate
Yodel has partnered with trailer manufacturer Cartwright to develop a safety gate system designed to reduce accidents as part of the latest addition to its trailer fleet.
productRegistration opens for key transport safety event
This year’s CILT Transport & Logistics Safety Forum conference brings together Occupational Road Risk experts and will focus on promoting and raising awareness of the need for organisations to proactively manage road risk.
productManaging Forklift Operations course launches
Mentor FLT Training, the UK’s leading provider of forklift and safety management training, will soon launch an all new online Managing Forklift Operations course to help busy managers fit training around daily demands.
articlePallet network hub revamps safety
The Fortec Distribution Network has carried out an overhaul of its Health & Safety procedures to instil a Safety First culture at its national hub.
productBringing clarity to lift truck inspections at IMHX
If you’re responsible for forklift operations, the Thorough Examination stand is a must visit at this year’s IMHX.
newsUK MEWP hire members ‘level up’
All rental/hire members of the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) in the UK have “levelled up” to the IPAF Rental+ minimum standard, which assures people seeking to hire mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) that an IPAF member company will confirm to the highest industry standards of safety and professionalism.
articleManaging to keep your site safe?
Stuart Taylor, managing director of Mentor FLT Training reveals industry insights that highlight just how important a manager’s role is in keeping staff safe.
articleKeeping a watchful eye on rack collisions
Vaillant Group is one of Europe’s leading heating technology manufacturers and it is driven by a culture of thinking ahead. Therefore, when A-SAFE first unveiled its new RackEye rack monitoring system, Vaillant Industrial (Belper) was keen to introduce it at its state-of-the-art warehouse facilities in Belper, Derbyshire. The results have been compelling – and were felt almost immediately.
productIs poor lighting a health risk?
Ecolighting UK MD Steve Gardner explains how bad lighting in the workplace can cost more than a hefty electricity bill.
articleDigital storytelling tool launches to boost lift truck training
RTITB’s new offering eTruck UK is designed to increase training effectiveness while reducing training time by as much as 2 days per course.
productKonecranes receives RoSPA Gold Award
Lifting equipment manufacturer and service provider, Konecranes UK, has been awarded the RoSPA Gold Award for health and safety.
