Tuffnells Parcels Express fined £1.5m after death of worker
A logistics company has been fined after a worker died when he was trapped between a trailer and his vehicle. Tuffnells safety arrangements failed to take account of a slope in the yard.
New ‘Quad’ mast means Flexis can speed up the ISO container pallet loading process
Narrow Aisle has announced that its popular Flexi LITE articulated lift truck model is now available with an integrated four stage ‘Quad’ lift mast.
Car component manufacturer pivots from metal to plastic containers
Working with car manufacturers, Airbag Disposal UK is now using Loadhog Limited’s UN Certified Containers to transport and recycle airbags and associated components in a safe, legal, and environmentally compliant manner, saving 68% in procurement and fuel costs due to a 33% reduction per trip.
Poundland contract
TC Facilities Management (TCFM) has secured the contract to deliver window and external signage cleaning across Poundland’s stores.
Consolidated partnership
Goplasticpallets.com has signed a new partnership agreement with Belgium-based manufacturers Smart-Flow and Gamma-Wopla which secures the company sole UK distribution rights for their entire ranges of plastic pallets and small containers.
LPG guide from Calor
Calor has released a free guide for managers responsible for forklift truck fleets, discussing the benefits of using LPG over alternative fuels.
Managing lines coming together
A sweets manufacturer needed to update its facility to meet increasing demand.
Stop forklifts dragging dirt into the warehouse
If you have forklift trucks moving in an out of your warehouse or facility frequently throughout the day, the wheels are likely to be bringing in dirt and water from outside, especially in wet weather.
FM Conway invests in Banksman manoeuvring lights
Infrastructure services provider FM Conway is fitting Labcraft Banksman manoeuvring lights to all new HGVs and has already retrofitted the system to its asphalt fleet and selected vehicles in its ‘grab’ fleet – as part of its commitment to leading best practice on road safety.
Hart’s security solutions
Hart is in the process of installing more of its steel doors and roller shutters in a number of security contracts across the country for companies within the water infrastructure sector.
ELOKON – Supporting Safetember and the FLTA Safety Convention
ELOKON, the award winning supplier of safety and assistance systems for forklift trucks, is once again participating in the FLTA Safety Convention on October 3rd in Coventry.
Start-ups to compete in Wincanton innovation programme
3PL Wincanton is once again challenging start-ups to pitch their solutions for industry challenges, as part of its W2 Labs innovation programme.
Kite thinks green with new packaging solutions
Employee-owned Kite Packaging has introduced its new paper mailing bag, capacity book wrap mailers and enviro-boxes, further increasing the business’s online portfolio.
Better use of space
Paper Bags Packaging recently renovated its 1,000m2 warehouse at its facilities in Valencia, Spain with the goal of making a better use of the space available.
Espex to introduce lithium-ion product
A module and battery pack assembly line is expected to be operational by Q2 2019.
‘Mission Possible’ on safe storage
Speakers at The Storage Equipment Manufacturers’ Association Annual Conference and Exhibition Storage Safety Conference on 1st November at the National Motorcycle Museum Solihull explain why attendance is a must.
Consider air curtains in the loading bay
JS Air Curtains has a range of industrial air curtains ideal for use on loading bay doors. The units effectively seal an entrance and stop thermal transfer, even during loading operations.
Train and talk it out
Numerous lift truck incidents result in injury or death to LGV drivers, but what causes this? And how can employers prevent loading bay incidents?
Lift truck operator assessor training launched
The RTITB Instructor Academy has launched a new Assessor course to help employers cost effectively check whether lift truck operators have the correct training and skills to work safely in their business.
Bring longer semi-trailers into circulation early
Following the successful report on the Longer Semi-Trailer (LST) trial by the Department for Transport (DfT), the Freight Transport Association is pushing the Department to conclude its trial of the vehicles early to bring them into general circulation as soon as possible.
