productWarehouses and external storage area destroyed by chemical fire
Chemical company LMA Services has been sentenced for safety breaches after a fire which quickly took hold of buildings and storage areas at its site.
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articleWe’re here to learn
The Safer Logistics Zone at The Health & Safety Event provides a fantastic opportunity to get practical advice that you can take back to your warehouse or logistics operation and put to good use.
productMentor launches flexible e-learning option for managers
The Managing Forklift Operations online course is available from January 2020.
productFORS launches pedestrian safety eLearning module
The free online training is designed to help commercial vehicle drivers keep pedestrians safe.
productSafety and productivity go hand in hand with ELOKON
Improving safety can lead to much higher levels of productivity: this is one of the messages that ELOKON will be promoting at this year’s LogiMAT show in Stuttgart (Hall 10, Stand F09).
productStevedore paralysed after fall in ship
A shipping company was fined for safety breaches after a worker was paralysed from the waist down when he fell 3.4 metres to the bottom of a ships hold.
productChemstore to launch software tool
Chemstore, the hazardous materials experts, will be launching ‘Chempli’, a software tool for hazardous materials management that reduces risk, improves compliance and quality control, and simplifies maintenance at ChemUK 2020, which takes place on the 13th & 14th May.
productFree chemical storage survey
Chemstore, the hazardous materials experts, are currently offering free, no-obligation chemical storage surveys throughout the UK.
article3PL achieves high storage density safely
Specialist 3PL Rico Logistics has maximised the storage capacity of its new warehouse facility on the outskirts of Birmingham.
productWorker injured in warehouse by falling waste bale
A waste management and packing company has been fined after a worker was struck by a falling bale of compacted waste paper.
article3PLs urged to boost Zone 2 safety
Logistics operations using ATEX lift trucks in Zone 2 should be using active gas detection to improve safety and protect people, warns Pyroban.
articleThe Health and Safety Event announces content agenda for 2020
The Health and Safety Event has officially released their seminar agenda, featuring 50+ hours of CPD accredited content and a line-up of keynote speakers and industry experts.
productPyroban offers ATEX zone advice
Logistics operations using ATEX lift trucks in Zone 2 should be using active gas detection to improve safety and protect people, warns Pyroban.
newsDematic wins approval for safety approach
As of January 2020, Dematic achieved the certificate of approval by Lloyd’s Register Quality Assurance for the system standard ISO 45001:2015 (Occupational Health & Safety Management).
productIndustry-first test for pedestrian trucks
RTITB has welcomed the introduction of the first industry-standard operating skills test for pedestrian operated lift trucks.
productSafety campaigns see dramatic reduction in accidents for Bibby
Bibby Distribution has had its safest year to date, and has reduced accidents by almost 74% since 2015, following the delivery of two internal campaigns.
articleDon’t miss the safety event of the year
The Health and Safety Event 2020, taking place at the NEC in Birmingham from 28-30 April, has grown year-on-year and the next instalment is set to entice a record number of exhibitors and visitors. Here’s why you should be there.
articleGaining in strength
The Health & Safety Event continues to go from strength to strength and this year’s event is set to be no different. Here, event director David Bishop gives an insight into the show and highlights why you need to be at the NEC from the 28-30 April 2020.
articleHelping you maintain vigilance in the warehouse
Materials handling and the warehouse environment are areas that require constant vigilance in order to maintain a safe working environment. Toyota Material Handling recognises the need to keep safety at the fore whether as part of forklift and reach truck design or in the environment within which the trucks operate.
productCombat forklift downtime
Companies could be wasting valuable production time due to forklifts being out of action following a Thorough Examination.
