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.

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INDUSTRY MAY have overhauled practices around manual handling, but critical blind spots that could compromise workplace and worker safety remain, says Richard Cutler.

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Racking is a crucial piece of warehouse equipment that is not always given priority in terms of workplace safety.The Storage Equipment Manufacturer Association (SEMA) reminds us how we can implement safety in our racking.

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David Thomas looks at common warehouse hazards and the precautions that can help avoid costly accidents and life-changing injuries.

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Accidents involving workers and moving vehicles have increased at an alarming rate. Advances in technology can alert workers to dangers and provide a level of protection in hazardous areas. Jacqui McLaughlin looks at the benefits of proximity warning systems.

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British Safety Council uses this page to answer YOUR questions. Please send any problems, issues or general enquiries about health, safety and wellbeing to policy@britsafe.org and their experts will respond in future editions of HSM.

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

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

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The VacuCobra has been specifically designed for lifting boxed goods up to 50 kg... QUICKLY.

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High end staircases, balustrade & architectural metalwork

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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).

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Asbestos Awareness Training

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

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IOSH Safety Training

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Our traditional goods-only Goodsmaster Classic range has 13 models that can carry from 500 - 1500kg. (Please contact Stannah if you require larger lifts outside of this range.)

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The Micro iFlex Barrier protects from light duty, low level impacts from hand powered machinery.

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Industrial metalwork platforms & Gantries

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Choice of courses for anyone who works at height or manage others who work at height.

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Large goal post barrier designed to protect doorways from impacts.

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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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The RackGuard fixes to leg racking and offers unbeatable protection and reinforcement for these vital structures.

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World's first auto-retractable box cutter with a ceramic blade.

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