newsCongratulations to everyone shortlisted for the Warehouse Transformation Awards
The Warehouse Transformation Awards has unveiled its shortlist ahead of a much anticipated ceremony in May.
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newsWorker killed as two-person offload attempted alone
Blyth Marble has been fined after a worker was killed when granite slabs fell from a lorry loader at the company’s premises in Larkhall.
news£2.2 million fine for builders merchant after failure to properly guard pallet loading conveyor
One of the country’s largest building merchants has been fined more than £2 million after one of its workers was crushed to death by a pallet of timber that weighed around three tonnes.
newsToyota Material Handling Europe launches Operator Detection Assist (ODA)
To support businesses in creating safer, more efficient workflows, Toyota Material Handling Europe introduces a new operator detection assist system.
articleThe do’s and don’ts of racking repairs
Your warehouse is a busy environment. Forklifts moving around, employees working hard to meet tight deadlines and amongst all this, pallet racking holding stock. It only takes a split-second impact from heavy loads or mechanical equipment, and your efficient warehouse potentially faces costly damage, safety risks and operational disruption.
productLinde opens demo centre in Basingstoke
Linde Material Handling has officially opened its new, state-of-the-art Experience Centre at its HQ in Basingstoke.
newsRacking collapses during testing killing two workers
Lee Horton, 58, and Daron Pickstock, 43, were killed when an industrial racking system collapsed as it was being tested at Castefields Industrial Estate in Bingley on 29 October 2020.
articleLeuze presents the smallest safety laser scanner on the market
The new, ultra-compact RSL 200 safety laser scanner from Leuze safeguards machines, automated guided vehicles and robots.
articleIs 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.
newsSEMA 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.
productAssist 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.
newsForklift 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,
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articleCracking the million-pound nut
The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) argues why logistics must go back to basics on MEWP safety.
articleFree 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.
articleSSE 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.
articleHow 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.
articleThe 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.
articleLight 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.
articleAsda 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.
