newsPedestrian segregation failings lead to serious injury
A company has been fined £160,000 after an employee lost both legs while working at its site near Warrington.
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articleRed Dot Award win
A-SAFE, THE global leader in advanced polymer safety guardrails, barriers, and bollards, has been recognised with an esteemed Red Dot Award for Product Design 2024 for its Industry 4.0-ready, active racking management product RackEye, powered by its IoT safety and efficiency platform, Conek.
newsA-Safe marks 40 years with award win
THE POLYMER safety barrier firm has been recognised with a Red Dot Award for Product Design 2024 for its Industry 4.0-ready, active racking management product RackEye, powered by its IoT platform, Conek.
articleNext-gen safety
The evolving role of technology in securing a safer intralogistics sector, explored by Gavin Carslake.
newsHSE statistics reveal rise in UK work-related illness
New statistics on occupational health and safety in the UK will be “disappointing” for the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), according to one legal expert.
productSafety alert follows jacking and blocking incident
The UK Material Handling Association (UKMHA) has issued a jacking and blocking safety alert after a serious hand injury to an engineer.
productLatest team member at AITT
HARD ON the heels of reporting double-digit growth in membership, the UK’s fastest-growing accrediting body for the materials handling sector has announced plans to strengthen its support team.
productCombilift supports National Forklift Safety Campaign
The specialist forklift manufacturer has launched its new National Forklift Safety campaign – Lift Your Standards by Lowering Your Load.
newsTravis Perkins fits e-forklifts with unique safety alert
THE DISTRIBUTOR of building materials is fitting its latest batch of electric forklift trucks with a unique, industry-first ‘best in test’ sound alert, SIVAS, to improve safety for colleagues and customers in branch.
productDigital platform enhances safety
KINAXIA LOGISTICS has rolled out a digital platform to enhance safety across its nationwide network of sites as well as for its drivers on the road.
productIncreased protection when reversing
RADAR-BASED assistance system from Linde Material Handling seeks to enhance safety during reversing manoeuvres.
productTheme announced for National Forklift Safety Day 2024
The National Forklift Safety Day’s online campaign is focused on ‘Prevent – Manage – Learn’.
productConstruction materials firm makes safety progress
KNAUF UK & Ireland, along with distribution partner CCF, has announced a significant reduction in health and safety related incidents in 2023.
newsMilestone reached in MHE training certificates
THE ACCREDITING Bodies Association for Workplace Transport (ABA) members issued more than 100,000 training certificates for Counterbalance Forklift Trucks and Reach Trucks in 2023.
articleWhy you should consider impact barriers and bollards for your warehouse
Discover why impact barriers and bollards are essential for warehouse safety and efficiency. Learn how they protect assets, prevent accidents, and enhance operations.
articleGet clued up on warehouse transformation – next week
Check out a wealth of expert speakers and 50+ innovative exhibitors at the upcoming Tomorrow’s Warehouse Event at the Coventry CBS Arena on 20 June. The conference provides the keys to understanding the seismic shifts in our sector.
articleSuppliers respond to call for flexibility
The LogiMAT event, held in Stuttgart in March, brought the cream of the world’s intralogistics suppliers together for an extravaganza of astonishing new technology. Logistics Matters editor Simon Duddy reports.
articleMHE instructor course to launch
RTITB will introduce a revamped Materials Handling Equipment Instructor course from 3 June 2024.
productAccidents happen… but what should follow?
Industry leader explains why a LOLER/PUWER inspection may be necessary following a forklift impact.
articleCombilift highlights progress at show
The manufacturer’s evolving business now turns over 500 million euros plus, and has passed the milestone of 85,000 units shipped, reported Combilift at LogiMAT.
