articleGet on point
Yale has introduced a Pedestrian Awareness Light (PAL) option which has been designed to provide an alert to pedestrians and users of mobile equipment that forklifts are operational in the area.
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productCrane radio control system augmented with joystick
Terex Material Handling has added new models to its range of D3 generation new radio controls. The compact DRC-MJ hand held transmitter facilitates ergonomic joystick control of crane systems using one hand.
articleHSE report helps in dealing with rollaways
Handling & Storage Solutions summarises a key report by the Health & Safety Executive into preventing HGV rollaways.
articleProtect the operator – your greatest asset
When it comes to reach trucks, the part that has the biggest impact on safety, performance and running costs is also the most expensive. It’s the operator. Here, Stewart Gosling of RDD, UK importers for Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks, explains why cab design is vital to protecting this investment.
productHow long does your Thorough Examination take?
‘Quickie’ inspections risk non-compliance with legislation, warns CFTS.
productLearn how to inspect racking yourself
Pallet Racking is considered work equipment by the Provision and Use Of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER). Therefore it should be independently inspected by competent and trained inspectors on an annual basis.
productDriven by customers
STS Bespoke Handling Equipment specialise in solving manual handling problems and its designs are driven by customer requirements.
newsRory Underwood among the presenters
“Three days to save a life” is the overall theme when the Health and Safety Event returns to Birmingham’s NEC for a third year from 22nd -24th March 2016.
productBeam smoke detectors
Illumino Ignis has selected FFE’s Fireray 5000 infra-red beam smoke detectors to protect its Peterborough warehouse. The company, a leading supplier of fire, safety and disability products, selected Fireray beam detectors over more conventional fixed-point detectors.
productOperator injured rethreading shrink wrap machine
A company who produce household cleaning products has been fined after an employee suffered serious burns when rethreading a shrink wrap machine.
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articleRepair racking in-situ
Rack repair can be carried out quickly and at 20% of the cost of traditional repairs using its patented system, says ROS.
articleAuto-slowdown for forklifts when entering buildings
Global industrial truck manufacturer, Linde Material Handling, has launched a new driver assistance system to support the safe operation of forklift trucks both in and outside the warehouse.
productFLTA helps shape workplace safety in Britain
The Chief Executive of the Fork Lift Truck Association (FLTA), Peter Harvey MBE, has attended a meeting of Britain’s HSE policy members, to look at the future of health and safety in Great Britain.
productAjax Pallet Gates help you load safely
When protecting yourself at height while loading the optimum handling and protection equipment is imperative.
productCrown Operations Director joins CFTS Board
National body for Thorough Examination of fork lifts welcomes Mike Knowles.
articleShowcasing talent at The Health and Safety Event
The Safer Logistics seminar and feature area returns to The Health and Safety Event 2016 next week. Building on its debut last year, the educational area will showcase partners who will provide timely and topical presentations to help visitors tackle the safety challenges in warehousing and logistics.
productWide-area smoke detection
Oil Spill Response Ltd (OSRL) is benefitting from three FFE Fireray 5000 auto-aligning optical beam smoke detectors in its oil dispersant warehouse in Southampton, which were installed by Forward Control of Portsmouth.
articleForklift maintenance important to safety
It is no secret that the warehouse environment can be full of hazards, no matter how diligent and well-trained staff may be.
articleShort, hard-hitting forklift safety course launches
Mentor Training has launched a safety awareness course focusing on the dangers presented by forklifts in the workplace – not just for operators – but for all those working alongside them.
