productJungheinrich wins Design4Safety award with safety innovation
The British Industrial Truck Association (BITA) selected Jungheinrich’s Pedestrian Detection and Speed Control Solution as winner of the Design4Safety competition.
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productGrand finalists take shape in Operator of the Year
Some of the industry’s best lift truck operators, employers and training organisations came together at IMHX last week to see Grand Finalists selected in the RTITB International Forklift Operator of the Year.
articleThe Body Shop invests in rack netting
The retailer responded to a pallet falling from height by revamping its warehouse safety with rack netting.
productPrevent inadvertent machinery startup
To prevent the inadvertent startup of dangerous machinery, Fortress Interlocks has developed an extracted key adaptor for use with its robust amGardpro, amGardS40 (IP69K) and mGard interlock ranges.
productAn education in explosion protection
During a successful four days at IMHX Pyroban helped to educate visitors about important updates to explosion protection legislation.
productAnti-crush kick-pad
Weston Handling Consultancy says that the safety of pedestrian stackers and trucks can be greatly improved with the new ACKPad anti-crush kick-pad.
productNo room for guesswork
Recent legislative changes, with more emphasis on punishment, mean that ensuring your equipment complies with the law is more important than ever before, according to CFTS, the body behind the national standard for the Thorough Examination of fork lift trucks and related transport.
articleTop storage safety lessons
Presentations from ASDA, John Lewis, Weetabix and Travis Perkins are among the highlights at a key upcoming storage safety conference.
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.
