productBlue safety lamp
According to HSE (Health and Safety Executive), 24% of workplace accidents involving a vehicle are caused by forklifts.
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articleHigh-tech in the fork tip
Vetter and Motec have pooled their expertise to create a futuristics forklift safety solution, allowing operators to see behind their load via cameras mounted on the forks.
articleIn-depth study of major manufacturer’s forklift safety
Mitsubishi Electric Air Conditioning Systems Europe Ltd is a company that emphasises empowerment of its workforce to be involved in all aspects of the business. The employees created a forklift safety initiative at its huge Livingston facilities to change operations from the bottom up. HSS editor Simon Duddy visited the team to hear their story.
productActive load diagram
RAVAS SafeLoad is an aftermarket product for counterbalanced trucks that provides both a weight indication and stability information in a single combined display.
productBuilder’s merchant boosts driver ergonomics
When a forklift driver at Witzand Bouwmaterialen went on sick leave due to neck pains, the company brought in a camera system for the Linde H80 truck it uses.
productDon’t drive faster, drive smarter
It is widely accepted that increasing forklift operating speed increases the likelihood and potential severity of accidents, so is it possible to work faster without compromising on safety?
productEmissions analyser released
E Instruments has released its F5000-5GAS Forklift Gas Analyser. The device will analyse emissions from diesel, propane, CNG, LPG, and petrol engines.
productTrelleborg to feature smart tyre solutions at IMHX 2016
Trelleborg Wheel Systems will showcase smart solutions for the materials handling market at the IMHX 2016 International Materials Handling Exhibition, the largest meeting place for the UK’s logistics industry taking place at the NEC, Birmingham from 13th-16th September.
productEveryone’s a winner at IMHX
Dave Hefford of Farmer Forklifts in Lancashire is the winner of the Star Prize from Donghua’s Spin-To-Win game at the IMHX 2016 show.
productSteel rules do not rule. OK?
The danger of accidents caused by chain wear is one of the most pressing reasons why the HSE first introduced LOLER inspections and, subsequently, the even more exacting procedure for Through Examination.
productGood satellite reception
The new Cassioli iSat was really well received at IMHX, according to Diamond Phoenix Automation, who will be following up on all of the enquires as soon as possible.
articleOperating safely alongside fork lift trucks
Who is most at risk of being injured by a fork lift truck? Peter Harvey, Chief Executive of the Fork Lift Truck Association, reveals the answer and explains what you can do to minimise the dangers at your site.
articleUndeterred by Brexit
Our impending exit from the European Union is the biggest issue currently facing industry and the country as a whole. Below James Clark, Secretary-General of BITA, reflects on the specially commissioned post-referendum Forklift Truck Market Outlook for 2016 from Oxford Economics, produced on behalf of BITA.
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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.
productBITA appoints David Goss as new technical manager
David Goss has been appointed as BITA’s new Technical Manager, succeeding Bob Hine who is retiring at the end of February after 10 years with BITA.
productVirtually unbreakable screens
JLT Mobile Computers will be attending LogiMAT 2017 to show the latest rugged computers that increase productivity and minimise costly interruptions in the logistics and supply chain sector.
articleBespoke forklift braking solutions
Modern materials handling equipment needs to run rapidly, efficiently and reliably. It must also stop when required. That’s called for the development of a range of sophisticated braking solutions from manufacturers like Warner Electric.
productOptafleet
A modular independent fleet management system designed to meet the demands of an industrial environment, this system will help to ensure the highest safety standards are met. OptaFleet will provide real time management informaion and reduce the total cost of your industrial vehicle fleet.
productSpeed Zoning
The Fork Truck Control Speed Zoning system offers a cost effective speed limiting solution for sites where there is interaction between forklifts and pedestrians.
