newsA TELFORD-based electrical wholesaler and manufacturer has been fined £4 million after an employee sustained life-changing injuries when he was crushed during loading operations using a forklift truck.
productIF YOU work in premises that use lifting equipment, understanding the different health and safety requirements is a must to keep employees safe, ensure other assets remain in good condition and avoid long-term costly issues.
productSTANNAH LIFTS is highlighting the need to enhance workplace safety as the latest data from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) shows that manual handling remains stubbornly high and a primary cause of injury across multiple sectors.
productJLG WILL showcase LiftPod at The Health & Safety Event 2026, taking place at the NEC Birmingham from 28 – 30 April. Visitors can see LiftPod alongside JLG Power Towers at stands 3/F60 and 3/E66.
blogWHEN LIFTING equipment fails inspection, Myles Cook explains the immediate steps managers must take to stay compliant, reduce risk, and get operations safely back on track.
productAT THE Health & Safety Event at the NEC Birmingham from 28 – 30 April, health & safety leaders and facilities management professionals can discover approaches designed to reduce exposure to work at height and promote consistent working practices with JLG Power Towers.
productMANUAL HANDLING injuries remain one of the leading causes of workplace absence in UK industry. Gas cylinders – often weighing up to 100kg – present a persistent risk of musculoskeletal injury, finger crush incidents, and loss of control during lifting onto welding units.
newsA MANUFACTURER of paper packaging has been fined after a worker suffered a severe skull fracture and permanent injuries when a 4.5-ton machine fell on him.
productTHE 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.
productMANAGERS OF lifting equipment have been warned that an additional Thorough Examination inspection might sometimes be needed to fully comply with LOLER 98.
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