Repair 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.
Auto-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.
FLTA 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.
Ajax Pallet Gates help you load safely
When protecting yourself at height while loading the optimum handling and protection equipment is imperative.
Crown Operations Director joins CFTS Board
National body for Thorough Examination of fork lifts welcomes Mike Knowles.
Showcasing 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.
Wide-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.
Forklift 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.
Short, 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.
Are 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.
Innovation 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’.
Stepladder 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.
Line 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.
BASF deploys automated VNA
Egemin Automation has installed a fully automated storage and distribution system at BASF for the handling of pallets and boxes.
Easing 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.
How 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.
Safety 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.
First 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.
Independent 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.



