newsDelivery driver killed in forklift truck incident
THE FAMILY of a much-loved man have spoken of his ‘horrific’ death at work following the prosecution of his employer.
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productTop seven common failures found during LOLER inspections
THE LIFTING Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER) remain a cornerstone of workplace safety across the UK. Whether used in construction, manufacturing, warehousing or heavy engineering, lifting equipment must undergo regular thorough examinations to ensure it remains safe for use.
newsFine after worker run over by forklift truck
QUBE CONTAINERS Limited, which operates on Ipswich docks, has been fined £30k after an employee was run over and dragged by a forklift causing serious injuries to his ankle.
productReminder to report serious defects
CFTS HAS reminded inspectors about the responsibility to report serious defects found during examinations.
newsMetal firm prosecuted after injured worker loses leg
A METAL fabrication company has been fined £40k after an employee suffered a serious leg fracture that led to a below the knee amputation.
articleDriving safety
Managers play a vital roll in upholding material handling equipment (MHE) safety. Stuart Taylor looks at the role of training to ensure safe operating practices are followed on site.
newsEmployee seriously injured by forklift truck
A PLASTICS manufacturer in Kent has been fined £400,000 after an employee was seriously injured by a forklift truck.
productCFTS expands technical support
CFTS, THE body behind a national standard for the Thorough Examination of lift trucks, has announced the appointment of Simon Gribble as its new technical manager for the Central region.
newsEmployee struck by forklift truck
A MANUFACTURING company based in Wolverhampton has been fined £30k after a welder sustained serious injuries when he was struck by a forklift truck.
productNew proximity warning system for forklift safety
R-LINK’S PROXIMITY Warning System can protect your teams from dangerous proximity to small vehicles, including forklift operations, using the latest ultrawide band (UWB) technology for rapid and accurate detection.
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