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29 March 2023

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.

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22 March 2023

WHEN DAVIES Turner looked to replace the forklift truck fleet at its Dartford regional distribution centre, the selection criteria went beyond securing the best possible equipment, the company was looking for commitment.

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28 March 2023

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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20 February 2023

HOW’S THIS for your New Year’s Resolution – check whether the provider responsible for the Thorough Examination (LOLER) for your forklift or warehouse trucks includes inspecting the operator’s seat.

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08 March 2023

TO ENSURE that your workers aren’t getting dangerously close to moving vehicles, equipment, or restricted areas, employers must adopt modern proximity warning systems that can accurately and reliably monitor your workers’ behaviour, and alert them to dangers in real-time.

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21 February 2023

HOIST & WINCH has recently completed a challenging project for one of the UK’s biggest construction companies involved in large-scale new home development projects.

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12 December 2022

A HAND pallet truck is a crucial piece of equipment for many businesses whether it involves handling inventory in warehouses, loading transport vehicles or receiving goods. Investing in the correct pallet truck will not only increase your company's productivity but improve the health and safety of your employees.

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12 December 2022

"We are heading into the perfect time of year to make sure essential equipment is not only safe but is in good working order, ready for when things get much busier," said Geoff Martin, chairman of Thorough Examination accrediting body CFTS.

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12 December 2022

CFTS IS asking employers to think about how long each Thorough Examination of their lifting equipment is taking - and to question whether the inspections are thorough enough to assure legal compliance and truck safety.

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22 January 2023

THE LOADING and unloading zone of a warehouse is probably the busiest of all for interactions and traffic. All the preparation work comes together in this area, where assembled pallets and orders must be quickly loaded into the trucks to make tomorrow's deliveries possible.

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03 October 2022

WHEN LIFT truck incidents occur, often the finger of blame points at operators. Sub-standard operator training or performance are deemed to be the issue.

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05 September 2022

WITH COSTS rising across the board, getting the most from your investment is more important than ever.

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04 September 2022

IMPROVED SAFETY and security of power control systems, equipment and products in industrial workplaces is provided with a range of modular cages and enclosures now available from Brandsafe.

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30 August 2022

AS WE all face an unprecedented rise in energy prices, Rite-Hite outlines three simple interventions to control ever-rising warehouse energy costs.

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31 August 2022

CFTS WILL be using IMHX 2022 to share its latest developments with both end-users of lifting equipment and members of the trade.

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05 September 2022

PACKLINE'S STAINLESS bespoke single spindle attachment with retainer lever was designed to lift reels to height and transfer them onto a cantilever unwind mandrel.

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04 September 2022

CFTS chairman Geoff Martin says: “Poorly maintained MHE has the potential to cause serious injury, so when it comes to the Thorough Examination of that equipment, you can’t just take the word of someone who says they know what they’re doing.

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04 September 2022

THE ARGUMENTS for why electric forklifts are better than diesel are well rehearsed. But, for many, a nagging doubt remains: what about ramps and steep slopes where there’s the very real possibility of power drop-off?

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16 August 2022

ARRIVING WITH a new name and at a different time of year, the Archies looks set to be the best Awards for Excellence yet.

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04 September 2022

BRANDSAFE HAS unveiled modular goalpost solutions to help protect overhead and roller doors. Quick and easy-to-install onsite, and manufactured from galvanised steel, the goalposts can reduce or eliminate damage to vehicle loading bay doors or cold store, freezer and chiller doors, providing added protection of building structures and minimising repairs.

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FEATURES

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10 October 2022

Loading bay safety requires a total approach. Wim Zwikker looks at how to run a safe and efficient operation in the changing warehouse and logistics environment.

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10 October 2022

It's important to involve your whole workforce in the safety of lift truck operations. Laura Nelson explains how to achieve this.

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26 April 2022

THERE ARE many challenges facing delivery workers, especially the last mile where workers face many challenges. Graham Sharp looks at how to protect staff from risk of injury through manual handling.

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12 April 2022

There are various initiatives that are aimed to highlight work place safety, such as the World Day for Safety and Health at Work on 28 April 2022, and the Forklift Safety Day held on the second Tuesday in June. But safety should of course be a priority every single working day, says Martin McVicar.

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14 December 2021

Warehouses contain many opportunities for accidents. Here, Tania Turners highlights some of the risks and how to prevent them.

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23 September 2021

As warehouse operations become more complex to handle customer demand, Jon Divers explains five key risk areas for 360-degree protection.

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25 November 2019

Managing lift truck operations for the first time can be daunting, so Laura Nelson explains what health and safety managers need to know when it comes to lift truck safety, compliance and training.

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05 December 2019

THE UK will import 72% of gas requirements by 2030 and liquifying gas for import is hugely energy intensive, so importing our gas requirements increases global carbon emissions, explains Miles Hillmann of Fosse Liquitrol.

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18 September 2018

As Safetember, the Fork Lift Truck Association’s (FLTA) annual fork lift safety awareness campaign drew to a close, Peter Harvey discusses the challenges facing those responsible for ensuring safe operations.

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14 September 2018

Injuries occur in logistics, manufacturing and warehousing operations every year when operators are mounting and dismounting lift trucks and other warehouse equipment. HSM asks Laura Nelson what steps employers and forklift operators can take to help reduce the risk of injury.

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25 May 2018

Flash reports make the most of modern communications to quickly spread safety awareness throughout the global operation of ACCO Brands, an American manufacturer of office products. Simon Duddy hears from Lee King, director EHS & facilities, Europe, and Darrol Masefield, H&S & facilities, on how the reports form part of a carefully cultivated approach to warehouse safety

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09 January 2018

Lizzie Kenyon, tutor at RRC International, looks at how businesses can minimise the risk of injury and maintain safe systems of work when it comes to manual handling

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20 September 2017

Many businesses question whether to outsource the training of LGV drivers and material handling equipment (MHE) operators, or have instructors in-house. Laura Nelson of RTITB explains some of the benefits of in-house instructors.

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14 September 2017

The Fork Lift Truck Association (FLTA) warns that fork lift accidents are anything but ‘everyday’ – the change lives in an instant.

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12 June 2017

When it comes to ensuring fork lift trucks comply with LOLER and PUWER, more and more companies are said to be adopting CFTS Thorough Examinations as their standard of choice.

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30 May 2017

Falls, slips and trips account for more than a third of all UK workplace injuries, with fork lift truck drivers and warehouse staff ranking highly among them. HSM examines the facts, and provides advice for supervisors, drivers and all employees who work alongside fork lift trucks.

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09 May 2017

Easilift Loading Systems' managing director Rob Fay considers if Brexit will have an impact on the safety standards of UK loading bays.

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01 February 2017

The Health & Safety Executive has published the second version of HSG246 Safety in the storage and handling of steel and other metal stock. The guidance covers storage of metal stock, lifting and handling, as well as transportation of metal on the road. So how does this affect you?

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31 January 2017

Thousands of businesses rely on explosion protected forklifts to move raw materials and products within hazardous areas where even the smallest spark could cause an explosion. Darren Boiling, group after sales manager from safety company Pyroban explains what drivers and managers need to do to stay safe in these hazardous working conditions.

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01 February 2017

Slightly over a third of MEWP-related incidents reported by UK rental companies involve delivery drivers. What are the most common pitfalls to avoid and how can delivery drivers keep safe?

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02 October 2013

High end staircases, balustrade & architectural metalwork

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02 March 2018

Hose and Cable management is a major factor in health and safety in the workplace and the Kiowa AV Slow Retraction reel is a must.

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12 June 2014

The Double Decker service lift provides two lift cars in the same shaft, ideal where space is restricted. Loading and serving is at floor and counter levels. The lower car entrance has a hinged landing gate, the upper car has rise and fall shutters.

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25 November 2016

First Aid Training

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12 June 2014

The Goodsmaster CD is a freestanding goods lift specifically designed for goods-only commercial and industrial use.

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02 October 2013

Lightweight mobile step units for top loading tanker access

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12 June 2014

When your goods need to be attended in transit then this is the lift for you. Lifting loads from 500 - 1400kg, with up to two trained and competent attendants, this lift quickly moves all its cargo efficiently between floors.

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01 April 2016

Extremely strong product for high intensity impact areas, offering protection and segregation.

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01 April 2016

Traffic+ iFlex Barrier is an extremely strong product for high intensity traffic impact areas

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25 November 2016

Confined Spaces Safety Related training

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24 September 2013

For industrial protection in any environment

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10 June 2013

The economic solution to an ergonomic problem

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25 November 2016

Reach heights between 4.20m - 10.00m

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12 June 2014

The Stannah Levelmaster is a low rise platform goods lift with a carrying capacity up to 2000kg. Supplied in its own self-supporting structure, it is quick and easy to install. The Levelmaster is an ideal solution where goods need to be moved over a small change in level. It offers a cost-effective, simple solution with a wide range of platform sizes.

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08 March 2013

• Improve workflow • Identify spare capacity • Track waiting parts • Allocate work to technicians

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