The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) revealed that over a fifth of non-fatal injuries involving the transport and storage of groups during the years 2020 to 2023 were linked to (more…)
A recent survey in South Africa revealed that only 10% of material handling accidents in the country were caused by unsafe equipment or workplace conditions (more…)
Richard Cutler, the engineering manager of Alwayse Engineering, recognises that there have been improvements in (more…)
The Road Transport Industry Training Board (RTITB) has enhanced its Materials Handling Instructor Course, undergoing a comprehensive update to enable instructors to improve safety standards. (more…)
The UK Material Handling Association (UKMHA) has announced the launch of its Safe Working Area Charter which aims to keep engineers safe when repairing and maintaining material handling equipment. (more…)
Justin Moats from EHS software has given his top tips for keeping cool in the warehouse. (more…)
Damage to a warehouse building or equipment can cause disruption and be costly to repair. Expert Robert Brown, writing for Global Trade, has listed (more…)
A company has used wearable technology in its UK warehouse to reduce injury risks, with (more…)
Typically, after a new employee has completed a manual handling course, they are on their own until the next scheduled training, but new technology could (more…)
According to Matt Powell-Howard, Head of Product Development at the health and safety trainer NEBOSH, many manual handling injuries could be prevented through better (more…)
When manually handling heavy items, there are numerous health and safety risks involved. By following the eight tips below, these risks can (more…)
There are many safety risks in the warehouse. Not only do warehouse owners that fail to deal with safety issues risk workers’ health, but unsafe warehouses also have high employee turnovers, can result in many lost working days and owners...
