Fire Suppression
Firetrack is a fully automated self seeking re extinguisher system, designed for specific designated applications rather than a flood system, though it can be used for this purpose.
Firetrack is a fully automated self seeking re extinguisher system, designed for specific designated applications rather than a flood system, though it can be used for this purpose.
Each pedestrian that works in the specified “danger” area will be issued with an active RFID transmitter that continually emits a dedicated radio frequency, this is then detected by a truck based unit.
The standard TXP system is designed for internal combustion engine forklifts with an electrically selectable fluid transmission. The system will stop operators from changing gears whilst the engine revs are too high or the road speed is too fast.
The speed limiter is a very comprehensive and highly reliable product. The system hard ware is produced by Siemens VDO and has been fitted to over 1,000,000 vehicles worldwide.
Forklift truck and human interaction is one of the biggest hazards in the workplace today, in many businesses there is no way of avoiding this, that is why Fork Truck Control have developed a range of products to assist operators in reversing heavy plant equipment safely.
ZoneSafe Proximity Warning systems (Avonwood Developments) has introduced the next generation of products to its safer worker portfolio. Said to further improve site and worker safety, these new proximity warning products have been developed using innovative technology and market feedback.
Health and Safety consultancy Southalls and international law firm Gowling WLG, warn medium sized manufacturers (£10-£50m turnover) of the significant fine risks they may face on the first anniversary of the new Health and Safety sentencing guidelines.
On 14th June 2017 the Warehouse Technology Group will throw open the doors of the Logistics Research and Innovation Centre for a one-day event.
Have you noticed a build up of dust on your goods and racking systems? Has your automated scanning systems stopped functioning? Do your employees complain of respiratory problems?
The Health & Safety Executive has issued an alert on the use of light curtains with conveyors following an incident.
TCM dealership director Graham Jones makes a persuasive case for the most important part of the forklift being the seat.
Stanley has been a health and safety business for over 60 years providing a variety of workplace solutions.
Curtis UK offers a high-tech control system technology – a range of LED visual (and audible) safety warning devices to help increase human awareness of approaching hazards.
A major consideration in the creation of industrial ergonomic working environments is to promote workspace efficiency and productivity.
Mentor Training scooped the Award for Safety at this year’s FLTA Awards for Excellence.
A producer of concrete blocks has been fined £300,000 after an employee had to have a leg amputated.
Safety company Pyroban is advising companies that their forklift engineers may need new training ahead of the introduction of the updated EN1755:2015 standard for explosion protected forklifts in November 2017.
No matter how expensive the truck or how clever its gadgets, it can only ever be as safe as its operator. Here, Stewart Gosling of Red Diamond Distribution, UK importers for Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks, explains why it’s so important to maximise your drivers’ visibility.
Combilift has signed a contract with Kingfisher, Europe’s largest home improvement retailer, to deliver a mix of Aisle-Master VNA articulated forklifts and Combi-WR walk behind machines to the company’s French outlets during 2017.