articleImproved forklift safety
Careful consideration has to be paid to staff safety, for both manual pickers and forklift drivers, says Steve Coley.
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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.
productGuide to emergency response compliance
EMERGENCY HAZMAT response service provider Chemtrec has published a comprehensive new guide to Emergency Response compliance, providing best practice advice and guidance for businesses exporting goods around the world.
productInteractive virtual warehouse experience to star at safety show
A 3D virtual warehouse featuring the latest industrial safety products and systems will be the main attraction on impact protection equipment specialists Brandsafe’s stand (4/G21) at the Health & Safety Event 2021, 7-9 September, NEC.
productVaried learning formats help managers access vital training
MENTOR FLT Training is set to launch a new video conferencing version of its popular Managing Forklift Operations course to provide further flexible and cost-effective training options to the industry.
newsHandling & Storage solutions to host digital conference
WESTERN BUSINESS Media is excited to announce the launch of the Protection and Asset Management Series of Digital conferences, which includes Handling & Storage solutions Live.
productRack inspection team to double
AS WAREHOUSING operations across the UK come increasingly under pressure, The Rack Group is seeing heightened demand for racking inspections, maintenance and repairs.
productRemote control forklift deal for Mitsubishi
MITSUBISHI LOGISNEXT Americas group has set up a partnership with Phantom Auto, a provider of interoperable remote operation software, to enable operators who are sitting up to thousands of miles away to remotely operate unmanned tuggers, pallet jacks, counterbalances etc.
productForklift operator ID eCards launch
RTITB IS the first accrediting body to issue lift truck operators with electronic ID cards, as opposed to physical photo ID Cards.
newsFine after worker injured by forklift
A FACILITY services company operating at Winchester prison has been fined after a worker suffered a broken leg when he was struck by a forklift.
newsSHW Live signs media partnership with Handling and Storage Solutions
HANDLING AND Storage Solutions (HSS) magazine and its publisher, Western Business Media have agreed a Media Partnership with What Else Events to support Safety, Health & Wellbeing Live (SHW Live).
newsLatest stats on MEWP accidents
The latest IPAF Global Safety Report analyses the main causes of serious injuries and fatalities occurring when using powered access machines to conduct temporary work at height, highlighting the need to gather more near-miss data from across the industry worldwide to help avoid the most common types of serious accident in future.
