productAI detects driver fatigue
ADDSECURE HAS launched an AI-powered video telematics solution that detects driver fatigue.
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productPedestrian hit on crossing by forklift
A manufacturing company has been fined £600,000 after a worker’s leg was crushed by a forklift truck.
productEmergency stop buttons easily connected
WIELAND ELECTRIC has launched emergency stop buttons with M12 connection for easy integration into plant and systems.
productELOKON makes leadership appointment
The leading provider of forklift telematics and safety systems has announced the appointment of Ute Filippone as the company’s chief operating officer.
productOperator killed in loading operation
An East Yorkshire garden landscaping supply company has been fined £600,000 after an employee died while loading a lorry.
productUnmarked HGV cops on prowl
Police officers patrolling the M1 in unmarked HGV cabs spotted almost 700 offences in one week.
productReputation and reality clash
THE MAJORITY of UK fleets are not adequately assessing their driver’s risk profiles, says driver training provider, TTC.
articlePractical tools and knowledge
The Health & Safety Event is the UK’s no.1 event in the market and is hosted annually at the NEC Birmingham. Taking place on 25-27 April 2023, it is the largest event for health & safety professionals to discover key solutions.
articleTowards a safer warehouse
Accidents are typically the result of multiple failings, so any solution needs to take all aspects of the workplace into account. Stuart Taylor explains further.
productAre you sitting safely?
CHECK WHETHER the provider responsible for the Thorough Examination (LOLER) for your forklift or warehouse trucks includes inspecting the operator’s seat.
newsWorker killed in botched unloading job
A director has been given a suspended prison sentence and two firms have been fined after a worker was killed when glass panes fell on top of him while unloading a shipping container from a lorry.
articleSharing expertise on safety
Experts and leaders share lessons learned on safety in warehousing and logistics operations. You can take many of these measures and adapt and implement them in your operation to boost safety outcomes and improve culture.
articleYour forklift training FAQs answered
Safety is paramount when it comes to materials handling operations… but understanding what training is appropriate will not only keep you in line with the law, but it will also offer opportunities to save money. Liam Knight answers your frequently asked questions.
articleNext-gen robotic exoskeletons launch
German Bionic is launching new, AI-powered smart wearable tools that claim to revolutionise workplace safety in physically demanding jobs.
articleSafe Working Area charter a blueprint for engineers
A commitment by the UK Material Handling Association (UKMHA), the trade body representing all aspects of the UK’s material handling industry, to improve workplace safety has attracted widespread support.
productRTITB endorses IWLEX 2023
Telford-based RTITB has confirmed its support for IWLEX 2023 (Inside Warehouse and Logistics), a new B2B conference taking place from 23rd – 24th May at the Telford International Centre.
productCurrys warehouse staff don robotic suits for Black Friday
Tech retailer Currys has invested over £250,000 in a fleet of robotic exoskeleton suits to help colleagues from logistics partner, GXO, work safely and efficiently through the busy festive period.
newsSafety in Logistics takes place today
The Safety in Logistics digital conference starts today at 9.25.
productMake best use of HSE’s MAC tool
The HSE will present at the Safety in Logistics digital conference tomorrow, sharing how to make the best use of the HSE’s MAC tool in logistics.
productHumanising Health and Safety – free presentation from GXO
GXO UK & Ireland Director of Safety Lisa Spicer will present this week on creating a Cultural Shift from Compliance to Behaviour at the Safety in Logistics digital conference.
