Haulage company fined following death of employee
A MIDDLESBOROUGH road haulage company has been fined £250,000 after a man died while working inside a shipping container.
A MIDDLESBOROUGH road haulage company has been fined £250,000 after a man died while working inside a shipping container.
RITE-HITE HAS expanded its range of vehicle restraint systems with the launch of a new Manual Ergonomic Wheel-Lok, providing a robust, intuitive and cost-effective solution for safe loading and unloading operations.
IMPROVEMENTS TO worker health and safety won’t happen without regular risk monitoring and management, says Reactec.
EVERY YEAR, families across Great Britain face the devastating loss of a loved one killed by a reversing vehicle at work. These are not just statistics. They are family members, friends and colleagues whose lives were cut short by entirely preventable accidents.
While the fall risks associated with working at height are well-documented, the less immediately apparent yet equally significant threat of chemical exposure often exists alongside them. Choosing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) that effectively addresses both hazards involves a nuanced balance of material compatibility, ergonomic considerations, and performance demands, says Steve Marnach.
VISITORS TO the CFTS stand at IMHX 2025 offered their views on equipment inspections, accreditation, and industry challenges
WITH A network of more than 1,000 employees in the UK alone, Toyota Material Handling is widely recognised as a world leader in its field.
There are over 35,000 casualties each year, injured in road crashes that involve at least one person who was driving for work. Often these casualties are other, more vulnerable, road users such as pedestrians or cyclists. To protect your staff and your business, you need to ensure your drivers understand the importance of driver safety
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