productAre you the best forklift instructor?
RTITB lift truck training instructors are invited to compete in the first RTITB Lift Truck Instructor of the Year competition which is being run in association with FoodEx and UniCarriers.
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articleInnovation roars with ‘Lions’ Lair’
Like budding entrepreneurs showcasing the latest innovative products, services and concepts, 16 finalists will be pitching their ideas to a panel of industry experts and a live audience at The Health and Safety Event 2016 from 22nd to 24th March in a brand new ‘Lions’ Lair’.
productStepladder for demanding environments
New from Zarges, the Seventec stepladder has been designed to cope with the most demanding conditions, from working outdoors in snow, ice and rain, to indoors in wet or dirty environments.
productLine marking deals
As spring approaches, safety expert Arco is urging British businesses to freshen up line markings across car parks, warehouses, loading bays and industrial sites, to keep workers safe, with a range of deals on its popular line marking product ranges throughout March 2016.
articleBASF deploys automated VNA
Egemin Automation has installed a fully automated storage and distribution system at BASF for the handling of pallets and boxes.
articleEasing operator qualification confusion
A new standardised list of workplace transport equipment categories has been released to aid employers and recruiters in identifying operator qualifications, regardless of issuing body.
productHow safety can stand out in industrial environments
There is a common theme to the logos of the following tech giants: Facebook, Twitter, Dell, Skype, IBM, LinkedIn, HP? That theme is the colour blue.
productSafety light curtain for tough apps
A tough addition to SICK’s flagship safety light curtain family, the deTec4 Prime is an extra-rugged, high-performance light curtain that is easy to install and use. It is also suitable for harsh environments and exceptionally wide machines.
productFirst female Tornado pilot to address FLTA Safety Conference
Jo Salter, the RAF’s first-ever female fast-jet pilot, will inspire and motivate delegates at the FLTA’s National Fork Truck Safety Conference at 29th June.
articleIndependent inspection emphasised in new sprinkler standards
Annual warehouse sprinkler system inspections should be carried out by a third party, in a change to the main standard covering the issue. The Fire Protection Association offers its take on the evolving standard.
articleForkless environments: Myth or reality?
Counterbalance forklift trucks have been the king of materials handling for decades. This year, for example, it is 60 years since the launch of the first Toyota forklift, the Toyota LA. However, as technology and operations innovate and develop there will continue to be changes to the equipment and processes used not only the UK but around the world.
articleLearning from nature to boost warehouse segregation
A-Safe says understanding ‘desire lines’ can help boost safety in the warehouse.
productHow thorough is your Thorough Examination and inspection?
Imagine you took your car for its annual MOT, only to discover that some critical components had been inspected inadequately (if at all), and, as a result, you were penalised or – worse still – responsible for an accident caused by their unsafe state.
productSafely storing off-cuts
Contact Attachments supplied four of its standard 1.6m3 capacity forklift tipping skips to Starbank Panel Products, which works across a number of sectors within the construction and interior fit out markets.
productAccident survivor to open forklift safety conference
Lisa Ramos, who lost her leg in a fork lift accident, will open this year’s Fork Lift Truck Association’s National Fork Truck Safety Conference, informing delegates of the severe, life-changing consequences of forklift accidents – for both victims and their families.
productMany varied features
Zarges presented products for convenient transport and work safety at great heights at LogiMAT.
productTelescopic ladder
The Zarges Loftmaster makes accessing lofts incredibly easy, and with a telescopic design takes up limited storage space.
productPrint lean & safety signs on-site. Download the 5S-Plus Guide
Reduce workplace accidents and increase productivity with well placed visual workplace signage.
productWorld Day for Safety and Health at Work
This year’s World Day for Safety and Health at Work will be held on Thursday 28th April and workplace equipment supplier Slingsby says it is a great opportunity for employers to ensure all their health and safety obligations are up to date.
newsHealth & Safety key to efficiency and profitability says UKWA
Promoting industry best practice is a primary focus for UKWA and at the recent Health & Safety event, CEO Peter Ward led an expert panel in a discussion about the importance of putting health & safety high on the agenda.
