Health & Safety
Fears online shopping caused warehouse injuries
Though this year's statistics have not yet been published by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), the online shopping boom is feared to have caused (more…)
Though this year's statistics have not yet been published by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), the online shopping boom is feared to have caused (more…)
As businesses reopen, the focus is on protecting workers and customers in the workplace form the COVID-19 virus. A few simple changes can make all the difference in preventing the spread of the virus. Where to find the guidelines There...
Many businesses rely on box trolleys to move items around the storage areas and offices. Box trolleys are safe to use provided that they are designed well and workers are trained in their safe use. Highly automated (more…)
In the USA, the materials handling association RMI and rack manufacturers are concerned that in response to increased orders, new racking systems may (more…)
Wearable technology is providing data that helps formulate a personalised injury reduction program. Warehouse workers can (more…)
Steel is a common material used by British manufacturers. Handled and stored correctly, it is a very safe form of metal, but every year there are serious accidents that happen when steel is badly stored and handled. Vertical lengths of...
According to an article by Graham Sharp in Material Handling World, businesses should invest in the health and safety of (more…)
A French company has developed the Ergoskel, a device warehouse pickers wear to prevent back and neck strain when lifting heavy items. Warehouse trolley (more…)
Faced with criticism in the press about alleged unsafe working conditions in its warehouses, e-retail behemoth Amazon has responded by inviting customers and journalists into its warehouses to see for themselves how workers’ health and (more…)
German company DB Schenker has been trialling the use of exoskeleton machines to prevent injuries at its logistics warehouses in Germany. Repeatedly (more…)
According to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), health and safety regulations after Britain leaves the European Union will (more…)
Social media followers were recently asked for their examples of the most ludicrous and unfair health and safety rules they have been subject to. (more…)
