productStepladder with anti-slip features
Ahead of the new European ladder safety legislation, EN 131-1 and 2, coming into force in January, Zarges has launched the R13 stepladder to encourage safer working at height.
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product£1m fine for Poundstretcher after warehouse safety breaches
The retailer was prosecuted by Swindon Borough Council for health and safety failures in one of its warehouses and a number of its stores.
productMulti-beam protection
SICK has launched the deTem Core family of safety light curtains for applications up to SIL3 / PL ‘e’ (Type 4) for surrounding hazardous machinery.
articleLogistics community rallies behind Safer Logistics
2018 is shaping up to be the biggest and best yet for the Western Business Exhibitions, Health & Safety Event at the NEC, 10-12 April 2018.
productRechargeable pedestrian safety proximity tags released
ZoneSafe has released a rechargeable version of its standard detection tag.
productWhat’s your Thorough Examination IQ?
CFTS reveals the 9 things you need to know to stay on the right side of the law…
articleCoca-Cola GB revamps rack safety
David Robertson, Coca-Cola European Partners talks to HSS Editor Simon Duddy about how the company revamped its approach to racking safety.
productWorker loses leg after forklift collision
An engineering company has been fined after a worker lost his leg from the knee down when he was hit by a forklift truck.
productGates provide all-round edge protection
When protecting yourself at height while loading the optimum handling and protection equipment is imperative.
productEasier compliance and more workplace safety
Visual tagging solutions enable companies to increase workplace safety and facilitate compliance with EU Directives by communicating vital information on the equipment itself where it can be seen by all workers.
productELOKON is a finalist in the FLTA Awards
New anti-collision protection and pedestrian detection for forklifts in VNA operation.
productSafer lifting platforms
Easilft Loading Systems’ approach to developing loading bay products can be summed up by its motto “We take care” – but how precisely does it do that?
productRescue cage
Complementing its existing range of Crane Slung Emergency Rescue cages, Contact Attachments has unveiled the latest addition to its range, which is the most versatile yet.
articleRPC Containers take proactive approach to safety with Toyota
Toyota Material Handling UK is working with RPC Containers to provide a materials handling solution which is helping to improve safety in their operation. They have achieved this by supplying a fleet of Traigo electric powered counterbalance forklifts which were tailored to offer increased safety and reliability.
articleObserve and report
Flash reports make the most of modern communications to quickly spread safety awareness throughout the global operation of office product supplier ACCO. HSS Editor Simon Duddy hears from Lee King, Director EHS & Facilities Europe and Darrol Masefield, H&S & Facilities on how the reports form part of a carefully cultivated approach to safety in the warehouse.
articleDriving safety through technology
While the number of industrial accidents is generally falling, this is sadly not applicable to the operation of forklift trucks. So any technology that can improve on the current statistics should be adopted wherever and whenever possible, says Alexander Glasmacher, managing director, Elokon.
productToyota: ‘We’ve got your back at Safer Logistics’
Toyota Material Handling UK will be displaying a range of equipment aimed at reducing manual handling at the Health and Safety Event 10th – 12th April 2018 at NEC, Birmingham.
articleChoosing the right lift truck instructor training
What should businesses look for when choosing Lift Truck Instructor training? Simon Docherty, RTITB instructor academy manager explains how to select the right training to meet the needs of their business, their team and the law.
articleIs eCommerce putting warehouse workers at risk?
The ever-growing demand for speed and accuracy that is driven by e-commerce may be putting warehouse workers at greater risk than ever before. Bruce Stubbs, director, supply chain, Honeywell Safety and Productivity Solutions, explains how it is possible to protect, and enhance, the warehouse workers’ physical safety and mental wellbeing while maintaining high levels of productivity.
articleVisionary thinking on forklift safety
With the rising number of serious injuries from forklift accidents, truck manufacturers can — and should — always be looking for ways to make forklifts safer. Here, Stewart Gosling of Red Diamond Distribution, UK importers for Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks, explains the thinking behind the latest safety innovation from Mitsubishi…
