productWorking safely with chemicals in winter
AS WINTER approaches, industries that rely on the storage and use of chemicals face unique challenges.
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newsFirm fined after workers struck by stone slabs
A MANUFACTURING firm in Ipswich has been fined after two workers were struck by slabs of stone, with one of the men sustaining multiple bone fractures as a result.
newsDad’s legs crushed by 800kg pallet
A MANUFACTURER in Sheffield has been fined after a steel pallet landed on an employee, leaving him permanently disabled.
productClosing up for winter
WINTER IS upon us, and with a change in weather comes the need to think about your current operations and any gaps in your current thinking in how best to maintain a safe, efficient and productive loading bay.
productReminder to report serious defects
CFTS HAS reminded inspectors about the responsibility to report serious defects found during examinations.
newsYoung worker fatally crushed following company’s failures
A BLACKBURN-based engineering company has been fined £80,000 after a man described as ‘caring and loving’ by his family was killed after being crushed under a machine.
newsDrinks giant fined after worker sustains burns
AN INTERNATIONAL drinks manufacturer has been fined half a million pounds after an employee sustained burns to over 30% of his body.
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.
productTraining for loading dock and in-plant solutions
RITE-HITE has launched a new comprehensive programme of virtual and in-person training for loading dock and in-plant solutions, helping to continuously improve safety and efficiency at the warehouse.
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