newsPandemic warning: don’t let safety standards slip
“The coronavirus pandemic is not an excuse to let health safety and environmental standards slip,” says the British Safety Council.
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newsBSIF extends partnership with Western Business Media
The British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF) has signed a multi-year extension to its partnership with Western Business Media (WBM), which will see the BSIF continue to exclusively support WBM’s publications and the Safety and Health Excellence Awards.
newsPallet turner causes crush injury for 51 year old
51-year-old David Wain suffered serious injuries when a 1.5 tonne pallet of tin plates fell onto his right lower leg and foot when he was employed by Emballator UK at its factory in Bradford. Emballator UK was fined £12,000 and ordered to pay £3,769 in full costs.
productAlways on guard
For use in areas where pedestrians and forklifts move in the same space, Collision Sentry can help reduce or eliminate “blind corner” collisions by providing a visual warning that alerts forklift drivers and pedestrians to approaching traffic.
productSafety sign audit service
Providing customers with a professional survey of their safety sign requirements, ASG Services has launched a ‘Safety Sign Audit’ service.
articleSystems to cut the cost of collisions
A collision impact protection programme is essential for a company to build a safer warehouse environment, says Sentry Protection Products.
productSafety access control
The subject of successful field trials with Nationwide Platforms, the Kosran Safety Access Control (SAC) system was specifically designed and developed to help prevent unauthorised use of access equipment on job sites.
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newsPoorly designed warehouse leads to worker being crushed
A worker was crushed between two HGVs in a warehouse used for recycling, which led to a prosecution and fine for DS Smith Paper.
articleBespoke solutions for large retail warehouses
To date Addgards has supplied over 1000 Column Protectors to retail distribution centres throughout the UK and Ireland.
productMuting function
Thanks to the use of pre-assembled, pre-cabled and pre-aligned muting sensors, Datalogic’s SG body compact and SG BIG light curtains are said to be ideal for applications that require the muting function.
productPoorly designed warehouse leads to worker being crushed
A worker was crushed between two HGVs in a warehouse used for recycling, which led to a prosecution and fine for DS Smith Paper.
newsSite supervisor fined after worker paralysed in warehouse roof fall
A site supervisor has been fined after a co-worker was left paralysed after falling ten metres from the roof of a Tyneside warehouse.
articleForklift regulation changes: what they mean for you
In March, the Health & Safety Executive issued its long-awaited update to fork lift truck safety guidelines, Rider-operated lift trucks. Operator training and safe use. Approved Code of Practice and Guidance (L117). Owen Delaney, technical manager at the Fork Lift Truck Association takes us through the revised documentation.
productIPAF accident reporting reveals training need
IPAF rental company members in the UK have been reporting any known MEWP accidents involving their staff to the IPAF accident database.
productChemical spill training
According to NCEC – the UK’s National Chemical Emergency Centre – when it comes to dealing with spills, preparation, planning and training are key to an effective and efficient response.
articleCFTS: Sitting your examinations
Unlike an MOT, a Thorough Examination is open to some interpretation – which could cause major problems for employers. As the manager or director of a company that uses fork lift trucks you are probably aware of the need for Thorough Examination – brought into even sharper focus in recent times by the introduction of the Corporate Manslaughter and Homicide Act 2007.
articleLEEA: No complacency with LOLER
As most readers will no doubt be aware, the UK government is currently in the process of streamlining the country’s health and safety legislation, says Geoff Holden, chief executive, Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA). Overall the aim is to remove any unnecessary red tape imposed on the country’s business sector. The initiative began with a review of the current framework, led by Professor Löfstedt.
articleIPAF: Assess ground conditions when using powered access equipment
Users consistently underestimate the weight of booms and scissors. This can lead to serious accidents. Mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) are stable and robust machines that, in the hands of properly trained and familiarised operators, offer a safe and effective way to work at height. However, incorrect setup can cause instability and lead to tip-overs. This is often the result of inadequate assessment of ground conditions, insufficient ground support, poor spreader plate selection or incor
articleHSE: Helping prevent accidents in storage and warehousing
In 2009/10 the storage, warehousing and road haulage industries reported over 8500 work related accidents to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and Local Authorities. Almost 1600 of these accidents were classified as major injuries such as fractures and amputations.
