articleHazardous chemicals require careful handling and clear identification. James Killerby, director of labels and software provider Hibiscus, explains why it’s more important than ever to be aware of new packaging legislation.
newsA Jedburgh firm has been fined for safety failings after a worker was severely injured when he fell down a lift shaft as he was transporting a loaded cage trolley that landed on top of him.
newsToyota Material Handling UK has been shortlisted in the upcoming FLTA Annual Awards for Excellence in the safety category with the BT Levio LPE powered pallet truck.
productCOBA Europe, a leading manufacturer and supplier of workplace matting, also offers a range of heavy-duty GRP anti-slip floor safety products for use on factory/pedestrian walkways, ramps and stairs.
articleTwo companies have been fined after a lorry driver suffered multiple injuries while loading his lorry.
articleOne of the leading developers of explosion protection technology in the world, Pyroban, has opened a new factory in Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex in the UK to increase capacity and meet constantly growing sales opportunities.
productJungheinrich’s Benchmast has been shortlisted in the Safety category of the FLTA Annual Awards for Excellence 2015. The Fork Lift Truck Association’s prestigious awards ceremony, now in its 21st anniversary year, will take place on Saturday, 28th February 2015 at The International Centre in Shropshire.
articleRisk assessment had failed to spot need to segregate pedestrians and forklifts in the Goods In and Out area.
articleForklift manufacturer Yale has made its high visibility seatbelt standard across its ICE range of trucks.
articleAs an employer you have a legal responsibility for ensuring the health and safety of your employees. Toyota Material Handling UK outlines the key issues you should consider to protect employees from the dangers of forklift trucks.
productThe Walsall Engineering Group has undergone rigorous assessment and auditing procedures to receive Safecontractor accreditation. As an established engineering support service company to both OEMs and manufacturers involved in the food, beverage and packaging industries, this involves the Walsall Engineering Group working with a large network of customers’ staff and contractors onsite.
productThe new Z600 SL heavy duty ladder range from Zarges is designed to cope with extreme use and intense situations. Maximum static load capacity is 250kg, which is 66% greater than the demands of EN 131 and 42% greater than the requirements of BS 2037 Class 1.
articleMan was on his first day at work and was not wearing a seatbelt. In addition, forklift trucks were unsuitable for the work being carried out.
productGoods in facilities are extremely busy environments and when spillages occur it is essential that clean-up is fast and efficient. The nature of the product being picked up however is not always clear.
articleFindings from the UK’s largest online fork lift hazard perception test, suggest room for improvement is needed when it comes to identifying safe hand pallet truck operation.
articleStuart Taylor from Mentor Performance Risk Management looks at the importance of competent, confident supervision in minimising risk in logistics.
articleAgency workers are commonly used in warehousing and logistics. Here, logistics professional Carey Jebb asks should they get the same pay and conditions as permanent workers?
articleIt is fitting that an issue so central to good business – health and safety – has found its home at the NEC in the heart of the nation. The Health and Safety Event is in its second year and will take place from 24-26 March 2015.
articleBeverage giant Heineken will share its experience of encouraging engaged and motivated forklift operators, which has helped the company build a safer working environment.
articleBritain’s biggest grocer replaces the 7,546 sacrificial legs in its Daventry grocery distribution centre.
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