newsGrandfather killed unloading a wagon
THE SISTER of a man killed while unloading a lorry trailer has spoken of the devastating impact her brother’s death has had on their family.
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productTop tips for a safer loading bay
THE LOADING bay is an essential component of the retail, distribution, and logistic industries, but despite its daily use, it poses significant dangers to workers, and the risks need careful management.
newsDirectors jailed after five men die
TWO COMPANY directors have been jailed after a wall collapsed killing five men – with both firms having to pay combined fines of £1.6 million.
newsCompanies sentenced after worker hospitalised
TWO CONSTRUCTION companies have been sentenced after a worker was hospitalised for nearly two weeks after being struck by a 124kg panel.
newsTrucking company fined after mechanic dies
A LANCASHIRE trucking company has been fined £30k after a mechanic died while repairing a forklift truck.
newsCompany fined after employee’s foot amputated
A PERTHSHIRE-based company has been fined £27k for health and safety failures after a worker lost part of a leg in a forklift truck accident.
newsWorker’s leg crushed by forklift truck
A MANUFACTURING company has been fined £600k after a worker’s leg was crushed by a forklift truck.
newsEmployee died while loading lorry
AN EAST Yorkshire garden landscaping supply company has been fined £600k after an employee died while loading a lorry.
productWalk your way to safer handling
THE FOCUS on the Combilift stand at this year’s Health and Safety Event is on the company’s pedestrian trucks. These can replace ride-on forklifts to ensure safer operations when they are working in close proximity to other personnel or the general public who may be in the vicinity.
productAn extra Thorough Examination required
IT’S FAIR to say that most managers responsible for materials handling operations are aware of the need for routine inspections (Thorough Examinations) to ensure their equipment is safe to operate and fit for purpose.
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