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productCommon sense is not enough
Concerned by the lack of training provision for those in leadership roles, the Association of Industrial Truck Trainers (AITT) has developed the UK’s first comprehensive accreditation standard for the training for lift truck managers and supervisors.
articleForklift that struck worker driven by untrained operative
An Essex haulage firm has been fined after an employee was struck by a forklift truck driven by an untrained operative.
articleVote now for your forklift favourites!
Voting has opened to decide the best products in the renowned Fork Lift Truck Association Awards for Excellence 2016.
productSafer loading on mezzanine floors
When protecting a workforce in hazardous and high level environments, Ajax Safe Access has the optimum handling and protection solution.
productView our super annual Guide – solve your handling and storage problems
You can see the digital edition for our annual HSD Guide online NOW. A great overview of industry bodies and exhaustive supplier listings.
articleSafer Logistics to showcase talented line-up from partners
Western Business Exhibitions is delighted to announce a strong line-up for 2016’s Safer Logistics Seminar and Feature area at The Health & Safety Event.
productKey to safety & profitability
At the recent National Fork Truck Safety Conference, emphasis was placed on strong leadership and a holistic approach towards taking ownership of site safety, with the HSE pinpointing the importance of the manager’s role.
articleChemical firm deploys explosion proof forklifts
Chemical logistics business ADPO has acquired a new generation of explosion proof forklift trucks for its Antwerp operations. The Toyota forklift trucks were converted by Pyroban for “safety without compromise” in Zone 2 hazardous areas.
articlePoor cooperation leads to lorry driver death
Weak communication between three companies over the proper securing of a heavy and awkward load on a lorry contributed to the death of the driver. All three companies were fined heavily.
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.
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.
