LEADING ACCREDITING body warns of high conviction rates and ever-greater fines resulting from HSE prosecutions

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THE CONTINUING growth of e-commerce and last-mile deliveries within the UK logistics sector results in distributors and operators looking for greater flexibility and speed when loading/unloading all types of fleet vehicles.

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WHEN GOWER Chemicals reviewed its materials handling requirements, the local Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks supplier presented a compelling case for switching to electric.

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COMPANIES IN the cooling and freezing sector have been working for decades to optimise the complex supply chain needed to keep products refrigerated, all the way to their final destination. Rite-Hite summarise the five most common challenging factors, along with approaches to solving them.

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RITE-HITE HAS announced a significant investment in its German manufacturing facility in Volkmarsen to support with production of its new generation of RiteLoad dock levellers.

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AT VARIOUS exhibitions, specialists present their advanced warehouse safety solutions.

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A MEMBER of the UK’s biggest pallet network, Bullet Express has been distributing, storing and shipping goods throughout the UK, Europe and worldwide for more than 30 years.

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IN THE race to reduce their carbon footprint, many truck users are ignoring a power source that would allow them to cut emissions, save money and avoid costly grid issues: LP Gas.

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HAVING DIFFERENT types of machinery for each and every purpose and project can prove challenging, not to mention costly. For one concrete product supplier based in Weston-Super-Mare, this was unfortunately the reality. That was until they found Contact Attachments.

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THE LOADING bay is an essential component of the retail, distribution, and logistic industries, but despite its daily use, it poses significant dangers to workers, and the risks need careful management.

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

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