productAndon light systems improve productivity
Disruptions to productivity can be reduced significantly by deploying andon light systems on packing and despatching lines.
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articlePoorly managed awkward lift leads to crush death
A father-of-two died when a metal frame being loaded onto a lorry trailer by a forklift fell on top of him.
articleA question of culture
Metsä Wood UK operations purchasing manager Gary Isherwood tells HSS editor Simon Duddy that he puts the safety of employees first when buying forklifts.
articleDon’t neglect safety in rush for efficiency
It is no secret that an efficient warehouse operation has a direct bearing on the rate at which customer demand can be met. However, it is essential that this does not happen at the expense of employee health and safety, says Nigel Crunden, business specialist at Office Depot.
articleUS logistics provider ‘falls foul’ of DNA test laws
Atlas Logistics Group was ordered to pay $2.2 million to two employees it forced to take DNA tests.
productTeam up promises automated tow trains
Seegrid and Topper Industrial have announced a partnership to provide automated tow tractor and cart-based materials handling solutions.
productKeeping forklifts good to go
Equipment downtime is the enemy of any workplace, so keeping forklifts (the workhorse of the warehouse) operating efficiently is essential to a successful business.
articleNew sentencing guidelines likely to be hard hitting
Those operating warehouses should be aware of new sentencing guidelines likely to come into force later this year for Health and Safety offences, which could result in higher fines.
productRack protectors are often mis-used
A mis-understanding of health and safety guidance has led many warehouse operators to use rack protectors inappropriately, reports SEMA approved rack inspector Justin O’Sullivan.
productLight curtain alternative
The V300 infra-red vision camera from SICK UK offers a convenient and reliable Type 3 alternative to a safety guard light curtain in production and warehouse environments.
newsCompetition launched to find India’s best forklift operator
ThinkLink Learning, in partnership with RTITB UK, is launching a competition to find the safest and most efficient forklift truck operator in India.
articleNo need to send for the SAS… it’s already built in
People, product and process, the 3 Ps that Toyota Material Handling focus on to be the world’s number one material handling provider.
newsA-Safe to tackle Tough Mudder for charity
Employees from Yorkshire-based safety barrier manufacturer A-SAFE will be participating in the Tough Mudder on August 1. Get behind them now.
articleContact Attachments launches ‘Summer of Safety’ campaign
Mid Wales-based Contact Attachments has launched its dedicated ‘Summer of Safety’ campaign and is now inviting all forklift attachments users across the UK to call upon the company for a free Thorough Examination, to ensure they comply with the latest Health and Safety regulations.
productWalk-in store
Practical and flexible the walk-in Multistore from DENIOS is suitable for storing a wide range of hazardous materials in IBCs, drums or small containers stored on or in spill pallets, on spillage decking elements, in dispensing stations or on hazardous materials racking.
articleThe principles of effective barrier protection
It has been over 10 years since A-SAFE introduced a polymer-based barrier system to challenge steel barriers. What principles have made this approach a success?
productElevating cabin boosts safety when moving bulkier loads
Linde Material Handling has added the elevating cabin to its range of safety products in response to the increasing problem of moving larger and bulkier loads for forklift truck operators.
product‘A miracle he was not killed’ says judge
Logistics firm hit by £100,000+ penalties after a worker suffered life-changing injuries in a fall from a roof.
productCertified warehouse steps
GPC Industries and its factory partner Fort Jason has unveiled UK-manufactured warehouse steps certified to EN-131.
productLifting and moving chemical containers
Materials handling equipment specialist Lift Safe has made the lifting and moving of chemical containers much easier at the Tyne and Wear factory of filter manufacturer Essentra Components.
