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.
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newsTomorrow’s Warehouse unveils seminar agenda
Tomorrow’s Warehouse is a free-to-attend event that takes place on November 30 at the CBS Arena in Coventry.
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.
newsCatch up on demand with HSS Live
HSS Live took place on October 6, and now all presentations are available on demand on the HSS Live website.
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.
articleUsing AI in warehouse safety
DEVELOPED THROUGH its W² Labs programme Wincanton is using wearable technology and artificial intelligence to improve health and safety in the warehouse, reducing spine hazards per hour by 30%.
articleImproved forklift safety
Careful consideration has to be paid to staff safety, for both manual pickers and forklift drivers, says Steve Coley.
articleTackling manual handling risks
Lifting and moving by hand is the main cause of reportable accidents in the freight by road industry and the logistics sector has a rate of musculoskeletal disorders 50% higher than the national average, says Laura Nelson.
articleSupply issues: An ATEX update
Shortages and delays are extending forklift OEM lead times, says Darren Boiling, who offers advice on ensuring you have an ATEX forklift when you need it.
productNew online training options for managers of forklift operations
MENTOR FLT Training is now delivering its popular Managing Forklift Operations course via multiple online formats to allow managers to choose the learning method most suited to them.
productMaking great strides
SNICKERS WORKWEAR is continuing to make great strides in work trousers design and functionality while still increasing its commitment to environmental responsibility.
productUKMHA hopes for lessons learned after fatal incident
THE UKMHA has highlighted the importance of proper forklift maintenance and safety procedures following a fatal industrial accident.
articleForklift travel speed restricted
TRANSMON ENGINEERING was approached by Linde Materials Handling to provide a solution at one of its customers, to ensure forklift trucks could operate at a safer, slower speed around pedestrians.
newsHealth and Safety Executive announces collaboration with SHW Live
Safety, Health & Wellbeing Live has confirmed that both of its new 2022 events will be delivered in collaboration with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).
productCollision warning system launched
SICK HAS developed a customisable, active collision warning system for manned forklifts, the SICK Backup Assistance System (BAS), which alerts drivers to prevent collisions with people or objects, where their view is restricted for example by blind spots or during reversing.
productAdvanced rack safety system
CRODA INTERNATIONAL has integrated Rack Collapse Prevention’s (RCP) racking safety support system into the design of its purpose-built Customer Excellence Centre (CEC), which includes an ambient storage facility.
