newsFactories must be part of safe supply chains
A FOCUS on the treatment of workers in Leicester’s garment factories, created by a damning new report, is “much-needed”, according to the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH).
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productStainless steel self levelling trolley
The Stainless-Steel Self Levelling Trolley is designed for use in clean room, high care food processing, chemical or pharmaceutical production areas.
newsHSE resumes occupational health and hygiene testing services
THE HEALTH & Safety Executive (HSE) has announced that it is resuming some of its occupational health and hygiene testing services on a limited basis.
productRTITB supports operation-wide compliance with new MHE Accreditation
RTITB Accreditation can improve safety by assessing and accrediting an organisation’s entire MHE operation.
productThorworld Industries – supporting the front line
Working to support the country’s essential services in this unprecedented time, loading bay solution specialist Thorworld Industries has devised safe practice methods to continue operations during the COVID-19 pandemic, allowing the company to both assist and champion the nation’s collective combative efforts.
productUK construction industry adapts to post COVID-19 regulations
Uni-Prop International has reinforced its ‘business as usual’ message, as builders across the UK return to work. On 15 May 2020, The UK’s Construction Industry Training Board (‘CITB’) issued a set of essential COVID-19 safety checks to ensure that the workforce is protected, and the risk of infection on construction sites is minimised.
productMaintain safety with remote lift truck refresher training
Even during exceptional circumstances, employers have a legal duty to ensure operations are conducted safely. Online operator training from RTITB Accredited Partners can help.
newsIPAF issues new safe working guidance
GUIDANCE HAS been issued by the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) to assist those using mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs), mast-climbing working platforms (MCWPs), construction lifts and hoists to work safely and minimise the risk of spreading coronavirus.
productWincanton’s ‘first class’ loading solution delivered by Thorworld Industries
UK logistics giant Wincanton has become among the latest organisations to benefit from the delivery of a Thorworld Industries Lightweight Platform for the loading and unloading of vehicles.
productNew Demag chain hoists feature balancer function
Lifting equipment manufacturer, Demag, has launched a new range of electric chain hoists. The DCBS models feature a compact design and a smart control system, making material handling and assembly processes simpler and safer.
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