Stop forklifts from skidding
If you have forklift trucks moving in an out of your warehouse or facility frequently throughout the day, the wheels are likely to be bringing in dirt and water from outside, especially in wet weather.
If you have forklift trucks moving in an out of your warehouse or facility frequently throughout the day, the wheels are likely to be bringing in dirt and water from outside, especially in wet weather.
Over a third of all injuries reported annually are caused as a result of a slip or trip at the workplace. Skyhook GB, established in 2004, has come up with a product specifically designed to prevent these unfortunate mishaps.
A new floor-safety, risk assessment service which identifies potential slip and fall hazards and provides full reports, expert advice and practical help if required for their prevention, has been introduced by Arkad Health & Safety, producers of ‘TREADSURE’, the flooring traction enhancement solution.
In 2017/18, 35 fatal injuries to workers were due to falls from a height. According to HSE, falls from height still remain the main cause of fatal accident for workers, with the construction industry held accountable for the highest number.
The brightest and boldest Altro floor and wall products have been used to refurbish Haven House Children’s Hospice, in Woodford Green, Essex, with rainbow staircases and cleverly colour zoned areas making the facility strikingly beautiful inside and out.
Ladder specialist TB Davies has revealed the new Xtend+Climb Pro Series. The tough, durable and safe telescopic ladder system delivers the latest in telescopic ladder technology to trade users.
The First Aid at Work course is designed to help employers meet legal requirements of the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 and is formally certificated by the First Aid Industry Body (F.A.I.B. approved).
During winter, ice slabs and lumps of snow falling from truck roofs are a potential hazard for traffic.
When a roof starts leaking, businesses often believe the area to be inaccessible without special equipment which may be expensive to rent. A simpler solution, says Zarges, is to invest in fixed ladders to reach these previously-inaccessible places.
If you have forklift trucks moving in and out of your warehouse or facility frequently throughout the day, the wheels are likely to be bringing in dirt and water from outside, especially in wet weather. This can lead to slips and falls, an unclean environment and the risk of forklifts skidding. MATS 4 U says its has the solution: Waterhog Forklift Mats.
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