articleChanges in testing and training
The testing of forklift operators has undergone a transformation. Liam Knight asks, are you up to date?
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productDon’t overlook pre-use forklift inspections
According to the Health & Safety Executive (HSE), almost one in five lift truck incidents occur as a result of mechanical failure, which could be avoided through correct completion of a pre-use inspection.
productChemical emergency unreadiness concern
CRISIS PREPARATION and management standards are falling short in almost a third of businesses as a new report reveals internal teams worry their organisations are not prepared for a global chemical emergency as part of future risk management.
productReliable access guarding
Pallet magazines with automatic restart contribute to increased system efficiency, and this requires a reliable access guarding system.
newsCasella announces 2022 webinar series on noise, air sampling and vibration
Global occupational health and workplace hazard monitoring expert Casella has announced its schedule of industry-leading webinars for 2022.
productDosimeter drives business compliance
How WG Safety & Environmental uses the Casella dBadge2 dosimeter to drive business compliance in occupational health and safety.
newsSHW Live Manchester rescheduled to May 2022
The decision to move SHW Live Manchester to the new dates comes following consultation with the event’s advisory council, founding partners, and the venue. Among those consulted were the Health & Safety Executive who are collaborating with the SHW Live team and will also be delivering CPD seminars at the event.
newsAmazon dismisses GMB concerns over warehouse safety
THE UNION GMB says its investigation shows ‘more than 1,000 serious injuries have been reported at Amazon sites to health and safety bodies since 2016.
productSHW Live unveils world-class conference programme
THE INAUGURAL Safety, Health and Wellbeing Live (SHW Live) is coming to Manchester Central on 15th-16th February 2022 and the event has now published an impressive line-up of CPD-accredited seminars – accessible to all visitors as part of their free entry.
productMuting sets on the fast track
SICK HAS released ‘all-in-one’, plug-and-play muting systems for its deTem4 Active/Passive range of safety light curtains, providing a fast-track to improved productivity for safe entry/exit applications.
productFatal telehandler accident exposes multiple failings
OWNERS DID not carry out adequate maintenance or regular Thorough Examinations.
newsSafety advice issued after exploding tyre fatality
The UK Material Handling Association (UKMHA) has reiterated its advice to the industry on the importance of following proper procedures relating to tyre wear and inflation.
productMUST-SEE PRESENTATION: New forklift technologies and their impact on safety
The Tomorrow’s Warehouse event will explore key issues for logistics professionals at a time of unprecedented change at the CBS Arena in Coventry on November 30.
articleLet culture and tech work together
When using lift trucks safety technology, you need to guard against sole or overuse, cautions Nicola Jaynes.
product£230k fine after botched lift
A LUXURY motor yacht manufacturer has been fined after a worker suffered serious crushing injuries to his right hand during a lifting operation.
newsJoin the discussion at Tomorrow’s Warehouse with Toyota Material Handling
AT THE forthcoming Tomorrow’s Warehouse conference (which takes place at Coventry’s CBS Arena on November 30th) team members from Toyota Material Handling UK will take part in two important discussion panel sessions that consider the rise of automation and robotics in logistics and the future role of forklift trucks across the supply chain.
articleSupporting safety and standards
Accreditation offers many benefits for organisations delivering materials handling equipment training in-house. With a continued focus on safety in post-pandemic operations, correct compliance with safety regulations should be top of the list for many employers, says Laura Nelson.
articleOperator comfort boosts productivity
When it comes to maintaining high levels of productivity, comfortable employees can make all the difference to a company’s operation, says Gianbattista Scaramuzza.
productSafety tips for mezzanines
MEZZANINES ARE an effective way to maximise space but bring new risks. Implementing the right safety measures will help staff stay protected, says SEC Storage.
articleAvoid techno over-reliance
When using lift trucks safety technology, you need to guard against sole or overuse, cautions Nicola Jaynes.
