articleTop storage safety lessons
Presentations from ASDA, John Lewis, Weetabix and Travis Perkins are among the highlights at a key upcoming storage safety conference.
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productDedicate a day to improve safety and compliance
According to figures from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), the food and drink industry incurred costs and fines of over £270,000 in 2015 for preventable incidents involving forklift trucks, telehandlers and lorries, affecting the lives of countless individuals.
productRecognition for racking invention
A-SAFE, the company which provides innovative polymer based barriers to the health and safety barrier industry, has been honoured with a prestigious award for its latest RackEye invention.
productKeeping hazardous material contained
Ensuring people and facilities are safe from the risks of storing hazardous materials on site is a challenge for any company.
articleSideloader operator killed by toppled steel bundle
Oldham manufacturing firm R Tindall (Fabricators) has been prosecuted after a worker died after he was crushed under metal pipework.
productGondola Skate introduces new Rhino II fixture mobilisation system
Rhino II reduces the cost and complexity associated with retail store and warehouse remodels, while also ensuring employee safety.
productNew standard for forklifts used where powders and dusts could ignite
The new EU standard EN1755:2015 is set to impact the design of materials handling equipment intended for use in Zone 21 and 22 hazardous areas, where powders and dusts are present.
articleIndependent Glass installs machine guarding solution
Independent Glass offers a comprehensive range of glass products, operating from four UK sites, three in Scotland and one in England, and with its specialist packaging facilities and fleet of vehicles, Independent Glass understands the logistics of transporting glass.
articleIntelligent automation aids safety
Werma is developing innovative smart systems for system control and warehouse and factory warning beacons.
articleFurlong Mills opts for safety first
The ceramic industry supplier recently purchased two new 2.5 tonne 25D-9 diesel Hyundai forklift trucks and two electric pallet trucks which were supplied by local dealer, Hystackers.
articleMichelin invests in Roadster
Linde Material Handling has launched the new Linde Roadster, a range of trucks designed to maximise field of view for operators, increasing safety.
productNew rules for explosion protected forklifts
Following a number of recent changes to directives and standards regarding explosion protection, Pyroban has developed an infographic to easily explain the changes to those buying or supplying a forklift truck.
articleFLTA unveils its ‘Pick of the Year’
The Fork Lift Truck Association has revealed that it received a record number of entries from companies across the globe for its Annual Awards for Excellence 2017 – setting its Nominations Committee its toughest challenge yet.
articleMetal storage guidance updated
The Health & Safety Executive has published the second version of HSG246 Safety in the storage and handling of steel and other metal stock.
articleScotland the brave
Safer Logistics will make its debut in 2017 at the new exhibition Scotland Works. This will add a third strand to Safer Logistics alongside the well-established campaign in HSS magazine and the Seminar Theatre at the Health & Safety Event at the NEC, which is now entering its third year.
productNew pallet gates boost safety
Kee Safety has introduced Pallet Gates, a range of gates that have been designed to provide a safety solution to factory and warehouse workers who are responsible for loading and unloading pallets onto mezzanine floors.
newsCSCS logo to be displayed on special SEIRS card
The Storage Equipment Installers’ Registration Scheme (SEIRS) has been approved to operate as a Partner Card Scheme as it meets the requirements of the Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS).
articleCommon sense system
Werma calls for common sense in the logistics environment and says its andon light based system can shine a way forward for safety.
articleSuperior performance achieved by new Toyota reach truck range
Toyota Material Handling UK is launching three new reach truck ranges to the UK market that excel in productivity and visibility thanks to a new mast design, smoother operation and increased driver comfort. The new trucks will be available in the New Year.
productWork experience teenager injured on first day
Stafford Crown Court heard how during the unloading of a heavy electrical panel from the back of a lorry at Radwell International, the injured teenager was asked to steady the panel which had been placed onto a wooden pallet on the floor.
