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26 April 2021

TO HELP further improve the efficiency of its grocery home shopping service, Asda has become the first UK supermarket to introduce a powered stair climber, in collaboration with materials handling specialist, Stanley.

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08 September 2020

IN A bid to curb the nearly seven million workdays lost annually in the UK due to musculoskeletal disorders and to reduce the health risks to construction workers from lifting, moving and handling large amounts of plasterboard, the Finishes and Interiors Sector (FIS) has published a Best Practice Guide, Recommendations for the Safe Ingress of Plasterboard.

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12 August 2020

RTITB Accreditation can improve safety by assessing and accrediting an organisation’s entire MHE operation.

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28 August 2019

Accessibility is a pre-requisite for almost every drainage and sewerage application. However, the weight of conventional heavy steel access covers can make removal and replacement time-consuming and cumbersome. Lightweight composite covers offer a solution.

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02 September 2019

Advanced Handling will be exhibiting at IMHX 2019 and invites customers to its stand to explore how its capabilities and experience could make a difference to their workplace.

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03 September 2019

Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks offers a range of electric hand pallet trucks designed to reduce strain on the workforce.

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16 May 2019

Toyota Material Handling has extended its tow tractor line-up with a range produced by Simai, specialist in the towing business and part of the Toyota group. A new electric vehicle, Toyota 3TE25, has been introduced to replace the current heavy-duty range.

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18 September 2018

Toyota Material Handling UK will be displaying a range of equipment aimed at reducing manual handling at Health & Safety North. 

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09 August 2018

MANUAL HANDLING is one of the most common causes of injury at work and causes over a third of all workplace injuries. But these injuries can be prevented by making sure your organisation is equipped with the right knowledge and skills.

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18 July 2018

Mitsubishi launches a simple, effective and affordable powered pallet truck...

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02 June 2018

Toyota Material Handling will be showcasing a range of products which help to reduce manual handling and protect workers at the Safety & Health Expo.

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14 March 2018

ESAB Welding and Cutting Products has introduced its Rebel 235ic Series of portable multi-process welding machines to expand the Rebel 215 series, which it introduced last year.

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14 March 2018

Due to their position and weight the removal and replacement of heavy concrete and metal manhole and trench covers makes them an ideal culprit for back and finger injuries which can be compounded if the covers corrode or crumble.

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09 January 2018

Hosokawa Micron was approached by Fabric manufacturer Vlisco which wanted a contained drum handling solution that would provide a physical barrier between operator and product to protect its workforce from contact with airborne, fabric dye. 

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13 November 2017

The new clamp attachment from Packline Materials Handling has been designed to suit the lifting and rotation of reels of film, foil, paper and various packaging materials.

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01 November 2017

Over the last two years, a staggering 4.5 million working days were lost to workplace injuries. A fifth of these were caused by manual handling.

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27 October 2017

An installation of six loading pods designed by Stertil Dock Products has streamlined operations, shortened work cycles and increased productivity for Wells Farm Dairy.

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18 October 2017

Contact Attachments has unveiled an upgraded version of its Rim Grip Drum Handler, which has already proved to be a valuable piece of kit for a specialist weatherproofing company.

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04 October 2017

The clamp attachment, with removable inner rollers, has been designed to provide optimum flexibility with the lifting and rotation of rolls of film, foil, paper and various packaging materials.

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04 October 2017

Material handling and automated pallet storage systems require robust and reliable distance / location measurements for an efficient system.

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FEATURES

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16 July 2024

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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15 May 2023

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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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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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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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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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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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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07 September 2016

Let’s find out more about the 2016 Safety Excellence award winners, dorsaVi, winning in recognition of its workplace injury assessment solution, ViSafe and its work with Heathrow Airport.

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06 April 2016

More than a quarter of the reported cases of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) in UK manufacturing last year occurred in the food and drink industry. Paul Fenner, of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health’s (IOSH) Food and Drink Group, highlights some of the work being done within the industry to address the issue.

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28 January 2016

According to independent research, if your business uses hand pallet trucks you could easily be falling foul of the law. HSM asks Stewart Gosling, national sales manager at Red Diamond Distribution, why this is.

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18 January 2016

Should companies re-examine the quality of manual handling training provided to their employees if they want to see real practical and business benefits? Andy Cartwright, technical manager for Mentor, is urging firms to do just that.

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28 October 2014

Batteries for lift trucks and other motive power applications are usually chosen on the basis of their performance and whole life costs but for many operators an increasingly important factor is the safe handling of their power sources. Making the right choices can help improve sustainability and health and safety compliance.

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23 January 2013

The installation and removal of computer servers within the telecommunications industry is vital. Whilst the actual process isn't technically difficult,problems do arise with handling of servers, especially when housed within a blade enclosure or chassis

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SPONSORED CONTENT

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02 March 2018

Hose and Cable management has now become a major factor in health and safety along with improving efficiency in the workplace.

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08 March 2013

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

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04 July 2013

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

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09 March 2018

Whipcheck Safety Cables prevent hose whipping in the event of a coupling failing or failure of compressed air and other high-pressure connections.

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05 March 2018

Workwear providing maximum protection for welders, electricians, industrial workers and groups exposed to electrical hazards, fire and heat risk, liquid chemicals and harsh outdoor environments.

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10 June 2013

The economic solution to an ergonomic problem

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05 March 2018

Handle-Tech Hose & Pipe Safety Handles are an innovative tool designed to improve safety and efficiency for manual handling of hose and pipe.

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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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04 July 2013

Protema electric lifter can be used as box lifter, sack lifter, reel lifter, drum lifter, crate lifter, bale lifter, tyre lifter and more.

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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 Powder Coated reel is a must

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08 November 2018

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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05 March 2018

The RS system meets the highest safety requirements and benefits the process, people and workplace as well as your budget while making work much more easy and efficient.

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24 September 2013

For industrial protection in any environment

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05 March 2018

From 1" to 6" in a wide range of material options, TODO-MATIC® Dry-Break® couplings offer advanced fluid handling solutions for a diverse range of industries.

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