productInadequate segregation at fault for forklift incident
A Cheshire-based woodworking company has been sentenced after a worker was struck by a fork lift truck (FLT) at Woodford Park Industrial Estate, Winsford.
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news$9 million paid out in settlement after forklift injury
A man in the USA who was run over by a forklift twice has settled his case against a number of companies for $9m.
productDaisy-chained sensors
SICK has reinvented the lightgrid as a versatile ‘light chain’ of cascading photoelectric sensors. The FlexChain detection system is a new way of configuring light grids that offers freedom for automated plant and machinery applications.
productGold safety award winner
ELOKON, the developer and supplier of safety and assistance systems for industrial vehicles, AGVs and cobots, won the Gold Award in the Safety Category of the Plant Engineering Product of the Year Award for its ELOshield proximity detection/anti-collision system for forklifts and pedestrians.
productWhy You Should Review Safety Signs
Safety signs are an integral part to ensuring a safe work environment. Used primarily for communicating hazards in the workplace they can also be used to give instructions or warnings about particular areas. It is highly important that the correct safety signs are displayed in your workplace to ensure the safety of workers and visitors.
newsThousands of professionals flock to ‘best yet’ Health & Safety Event
The Health & Safety Event that took place in April this year at the NEC, Birmingham, with the co-located fire, facilities and security shows, saw more than 11,733 visitors pour through the doors over three key business days, making it the most successful event to date.
newsLoad topples from fork lift to injure worker
The worker suffered multiple severe fractures and an erupted bladder, and has been unable to return to work.
productManager trapped and killed by moving gantry crane
A superconducting electromagnet company, Tesla Engineering, has been sentenced after a worker was fatally hit and crushed by an overhead gantry crane.
productDon’t let Thorough Examinations leave you exposed
Thousands of businesses operating fork lift trucks may, unknowingly, be falling foul of the Law over their Thorough Examinations, according to industry leaders.
productAITT launches electronic testing system
The Association of Industrial Truck trainers has revealed a new portable electronic forklift testing document that is set to transform operator training.
productBest practice award
CHEP has won a seventh consecutive RoSPA gold award for health and safety best-practice.
productNew brochure
Ajax has launched its new safe access brochure; showcasing an extensive product range designed specifically to support safer working environments.
product3D warehouse 5G commerce – Tomorrow’s Warehouse predictions
We predict a mix of familiar headaches and new opportunities in the warehouse of the future. Lack of space is still a major concern, and unlikely to go away, while barely noticed new tech such as 5G may have a much bigger impact than anticipated.
productNew version of fleet management software boosts safety
I.D. Systems, the well-known specialist for intelligent fleet management has launched the next smart solution for the management of forklifts and other material handling equipment. PowerFleet Expert is an OEM-neutral system was presented for the first time at this year’s LogiMAT.
productTheme announced for National Forklift Safety Convention 2019
The FLTA has revealed the theme for this year’s event.
newsManaging the safety of workplace professionals
Health & Safety North and Fire Safety North are set to return to Manchester this October for the third consecutive year.
productFLTA answers questions from public on safe use of forklifts
As the leading UK authority on forklift matters, the Fork Lift Truck Association is often the go-to place for members of the public with pressing lift truck queries.
articleWhat’s next for safety tech?
As R&D manager at ELOKON, Dr. Kai Haake is best placed to talk about how software, sensor, autonomous and wireless technology can be used to devise more solutions for enhancing safety in the warehouse.
articleCrown provides lifetime guarantee on side restraints
Crown is now offering a lifetime guarantee on the folding quick-exit side restraints on its tiller-guided forklift trucks.
articleSeminars to tackle the next generation of supply chain challenges
Speakers will address the critical developments driving change across the supply chain sector during a series of free-to-attend seminars taking place across four days at IMHX 2019.
