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The warehouse of today is one we would not recognise from a decade ago. Automation, new ‘smart’ systems, growth in online sales and the need to hold more stock are putting warehouses under increasing pressure. Ensuring your warehouse operates at peak performance is crucial. Keeping up with these demands while also creating a safe workspace requires an approach that maximises every part of your warehouse, starting with the basics – your racking.

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Is your warehouse racking prepared to meet the demands of 2026?

The warehouse of today is one we would not recognise from a decade ago. Automation, new ‘smart’ systems, growth in online sales and the need to hold more stock are putting warehouses under increasing pressure. Ensuring your warehouse operates at peak performance is crucial. Keeping up with these demands while also creating a safe workspace requires an approach that maximises every part of your warehouse, starting with the basics – your racking.

Every warehouse owner knows workplace safety matters. But as warehouse environments become busier than ever, with higher output, tight compliance, and new technologies, one critical area is often overlooked – your racking.

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SEMA reaffirms the importance of safer warehouse racking in 2026

Every warehouse owner knows workplace safety matters. But as warehouse environments become busier than ever, with higher output, tight compliance, and new technologies, one critical area is often overlooked – your racking.

HYSTER HAS announced the launch of its pedestrian awareness camera, the latest addition to its lineup of Hyster Reaction operator assist technologies.

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Assist solutions range expanded

HYSTER HAS announced the launch of its pedestrian awareness camera, the latest addition to its lineup of Hyster Reaction operator assist technologies.

Chris Keegan was killed on 20 November 2023 while working for Hessle Plant as a delivery driver at its main depot in Castleford,

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Forklift falls from side of trailer bed killing operator

Chris Keegan was killed on 20 November 2023 while working for Hessle Plant as a delivery driver at its main depot in Castleford,

How SEMA supports warehouse owners and managers.

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Keeping racking safe

How SEMA supports warehouse owners and managers.

The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) argues why logistics must go back to basics on MEWP safety.

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Cracking the million-pound nut

The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) argues why logistics must go back to basics on MEWP safety.

Chemstore UK, the award-winning experts in lithium-ion battery safety storage, have announced the launch of a no-obligation lithium-ion battery safety site survey for eligible businesses across the UK.

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Free lithium-ion battery safety site surveys to tackle rising fire risks

Chemstore UK, the award-winning experts in lithium-ion battery safety storage, have announced the launch of a no-obligation lithium-ion battery safety site survey for eligible businesses across the UK.

The utility firm is creating a safety culture rooted in neuroscience and positive behaviour change. Safety, health and environment director Mark Patterson shares his insights.

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SSE cultivates a safety mindset

The utility firm is creating a safety culture rooted in neuroscience and positive behaviour change. Safety, health and environment director Mark Patterson shares his insights.

Working at height remains one of the most persistent risks within the logistics and warehousing sector.

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How IPAF training helps logistics and warehousing firms prevent working-at-height accidents

Working at height remains one of the most persistent risks within the logistics and warehousing sector.

When you work with an industry-expert racking supplier or manufacturer, says SEMA, they will design a storage system that minimises stock damage, enhances stock flow, improves productivity and creates a safe working space.

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The dangers of ignoring safe racking installations

When you work with an industry-expert racking supplier or manufacturer, says SEMA, they will design a storage system that minimises stock damage, enhances stock flow, improves productivity and creates a safe working space.

As operations move into the darker winter months, Windsor Materials Handling is shining a light on safety with its latest promotion, offering free safety lighting on all new forklift orders throughout November.

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Light up your November with Windsor’s free safety lighting offer

As operations move into the darker winter months, Windsor Materials Handling is shining a light on safety with its latest promotion, offering free safety lighting on all new forklift orders throughout November.

Asda Logistics Services has taken more control over its lift truck training in bid to improve standards, safety, and flexibility, while keeping costs down.

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Asda brings lift truck training in-house

Asda Logistics Services has taken more control over its lift truck training in bid to improve standards, safety, and flexibility, while keeping costs down.

Europe has seen dramatic growth in warehousing and related industries. With a greater workforce, comes greater potential for surging injury and illness rates. Warehouse operations need to make improvements to reduce injuries, and the lost days associated with them. Addressing the root causes of worker injuries and taking steps towards rethinking health and safety practices.

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Yale strategies for warehouse safety

Europe has seen dramatic growth in warehousing and related industries. With a greater workforce, comes greater potential for surging injury and illness rates. Warehouse operations need to make improvements to reduce injuries, and the lost days associated with them. Addressing the root causes of worker injuries and taking steps towards rethinking health and safety practices.

Visitors to the CFTS stand at IMHX 2025 offered their views on equipment inspections, accreditation, and industry challenges. Their feedback paints a clear picture: accreditation is increasingly seen as the mark of trust and compliance — but more needs to be done to raise awareness among end users.

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Trust, compliance, and awareness: insights from IMHX underline the importance of CFTS accreditation

Visitors to the CFTS stand at IMHX 2025 offered their views on equipment inspections, accreditation, and industry challenges. Their feedback paints a clear picture: accreditation is increasingly seen as the mark of trust and compliance — but more needs to be done to raise awareness among end users.

Beaverswood has appointed Will Longstaff as business development manager.

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New appointment

Beaverswood has appointed Will Longstaff as business development manager.

Krifft & Zipsner pile turners optimise material flow and production reliability in the folding carton industry, encompassing both standard and customised solutions.

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Precise handling of paper and cardboard stacks

Krifft & Zipsner pile turners optimise material flow and production reliability in the folding carton industry, encompassing both standard and customised solutions.

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Pedestrian awareness camera to boost safety

Yale pedestrian awareness camera is designed to support increased productivity and warehouse safety.

The UK Material Handling Association is set to stage its most ambitious and hard-hitting health and safety scenario to date, courtesy of a courtroom drama which will shine a spotlight on safety breaches in the workplace.

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UKMHA to stage Mock Trial at IMHX

The UK Material Handling Association is set to stage its most ambitious and hard-hitting health and safety scenario to date, courtesy of a courtroom drama which will shine a spotlight on safety breaches in the workplace.

Five forklift accidents happen in UK warehouses every working day, yet most managers remain dangerously unaware of the risks building beneath their operations until it’s too late.

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The invisible warehouse threats that could end your career tomorrow

Five forklift accidents happen in UK warehouses every working day, yet most managers remain dangerously unaware of the risks building beneath their operations until it’s too late.

Explore a diverse lineup of expert speakers and over 50 innovative exhibitors at the upcoming Tomorrow’s Warehouse Event, taking place on September 30 at Old Trafford Cricket Ground in Manchester. This conference is your face-to-face opportunity to find solutions to key challenges in warehouse transformation.

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Access to experts

Explore a diverse lineup of expert speakers and over 50 innovative exhibitors at the upcoming Tomorrow’s Warehouse Event, taking place on September 30 at Old Trafford Cricket Ground in Manchester. This conference is your face-to-face opportunity to find solutions to key challenges in warehouse transformation.

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