Shortages and delays are extending forklift OEM lead times, says Darren Boiling, who offers advice on ensuring you have an ATEX forklift when you need it.

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Lifting and moving by hand is the main cause of reportable accidents in the freight by road industry and the logistics sector has a rate of musculoskeletal disorders 50% higher than the national average, says Laura Nelson.

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Careful consideration has to be paid to staff safety, for both manual pickers and forklift drivers, says Steve Coley.

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DEVELOPED THROUGH its W² Labs programme Wincanton is using wearable technology and artificial intelligence to improve health and safety in the warehouse, reducing spine hazards per hour by 30%.

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When using lift trucks safety technology, you need to guard against sole or overuse, cautions Nicola Jaynes.

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When it comes to maintaining high levels of productivity, comfortable employees can make all the difference to a company’s operation, says Gianbattista Scaramuzza. 

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TRANSMON ENGINEERING was approached by Linde Materials Handling to provide a solution at one of its customers, to ensure forklift trucks could operate at a safer, slower speed around pedestrians.

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A pandemic-propelled e-commerce boom has sparked a surge in demand for storage and distribution space, which brings with it a potential rise in warehouse blazes, warns Zurich Insurance.

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RTITB has revealed lift truck training and assessment statistics for 2020 which could indicate an upcoming ‘safety time bomb’, where thousands of candidates are operating without up-to-date training. RTITB MD Laura Nelson reports.

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When Transmon started back in 1996, safety solutions in the world of materials handling were all but non-existent.

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Tim Waples reminds UK businesses that safety is a journey, not a destination and they should take a hard look at safety on site.

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Stay on top of risk and safety management with I_Site, Toyota’s fleet management system.

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Matt Booth unearths four hidden dangers in warehouses handling flammable materials.

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RTITB MD LAURA NELSON offers three tips for safe handling with lift trucks.

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A manufacturer has implemented technology from ELOKON to boost the safety of pedestrians working in close proximity to forklifts.

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Most of us who have worked in warehouses for a long time have seen a lot of examples of bad forklift practice. Some are slightly dangerous, and some are extremely dangerous, but all of them should be avoided. Safety author Jerry Rudd gives a list of dos and don’ts to ensure your operators go home safe, every day.

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We asked a number of experts for their tips on minimising downtime. The result – a wealth of advice covering many aspects of work in the warehouse. Simon Duddy reports.

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System of Active Stability, SAS – more than 20 years of protecting the driver, the load and the truck.

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SITE SUPPORT manager Danny Fairhead outlines the steps taken to boost forklift fire safety at the leading packaging firm.

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Tapping into the unique knowledge and resources of a reliable trade organisation can make all the difference to the safety of your operations says the Fork Lift Truck Association.

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The standard TXP system is designed for internal combustion engine forklifts with an electrically selectable fluid transmission. The system will stop operators from changing gears whilst the engine revs are too high or the road speed is too fast.

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Available with magnetic or self-adhesive fixings, Frames4docs colour coded frames from Beaverswood Supply Co are designed for easy and prominent document display.

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FTC has developed a range of visual warning devices suitable for any type of materials handling equipment. The safety lighting range has been developed to enhance site safety and increase pedestrian awareness of the presence of moving hazards.

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The speed limiter is a very comprehensive and highly reliable product. The system hard ware is produced by Siemens VDO and has been fitted to over 1,000,000 vehicles worldwide.

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Racking inspections form an integral part of any pallet racking maintenance and repair system. Highlighting problem areas is key to running a safe warehouse.

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Matrix® C3 from Polyco is a seamless cut resistant liner with a polyurethane palm coating, offering outstanding fit and dexterity as well as Cut Level 3 protection.

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Forklift truck and human interaction is one of the biggest hazards in the workplace today, in many businesses there is no way of avoiding this, that is why Fork Truck Control have developed a range of products to assist operators in reversing heavy plant equipment safely.

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A modular independent fleet management system designed to meet the demands of an industrial environment, this system will help to ensure the highest safety standards are met. OptaFleet will provide real time management informaion and reduce the total cost of your industrial vehicle fleet.

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Assist is RTITB’s online shop. As with everything we do, our training materials and safety products are designed to support high quality training and contribute to keeping people safe.

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The FM Stand Alone Check System is a new and exciting addition to FTC’s already extensive product range. The system aims to provide a cost effective solution to completely replace paper based pre use check lists on any type of materials handling equipment.

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The Dyflex® Ultra from Polyco is a high performance seamless knitted glove with outstanding cut resistance and dexterity.

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FORMAPLEX & AGANTO: A MATCH MADE IN MANUFACTURING HEAVEN

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The innovative Tool – Mover is one of RUD’s latest innovations, a manipulation device for the safe turning and tilting of heavy and awkward plant items such as plastic injection moulding tools.

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-Hi-visibility graphic floor signs

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The system, simple to retrofit to existing FIFO flow racking, solves many typical Kanban issues, increases significantly the floor space for value adding activities and increases cash flow.

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