Everything you need to know about manual handling risk assessments
August 29, 2022
'Go on, put your back into it!' Not what you want to hear when it comes to manual handling. Instead, this is an area where investing time in risk assessment and task-specific training are essential when it comes to avoiding people suffering short- or long-term pain. A wide range of technology already exists to avoid or significantly reduce the impact of manual handling; spend the time to investigate what might be suitable for you. Read More
Cargo handling company fined after worker fatally crushed
August 22, 2022
A cargo handling company has been fined after an employee was fatally crushed between shipping containers whilst working in a container park in Portsmouth. Read More
HAVS: ‘Real-time monitoring and measurement should be mandated in the regulations’
August 9, 2022
The Health & Safety Executive will fine companies that expose workers to hazardous excessive levels of vibrations. Yet the organisation’s own guidance doesn’t require businesses to continually monitor workers. Russ Langthorne of HAVSPRO considers why it’s time for real-time monitoring and measurement to be mandated in the regulations. Read More
Using AI sensors on-the-job to reduce lost time injuries
July 6, 2022
As part of its safety processes, Wincanton wanted to be able to give movement training to colleagues whilst on the job so they could learn how they were moving whilst working rather than only in a classroom setting... Read More
The knock-on effects of an accident
July 6, 2022
CFTS issues reminder to businesses about the importance of regular checks for all warehouse equipment. Read More
National Forklift Safety Day highlights the importance of operator training
June 14, 2022
As part of its continuing commitment to raising safety standards across the material handling sector, UKMHA is once again championing the cause of National Forklift Safety Day. Read More
New safety-focused angle grinder launched at Safety & Health Expo
June 10, 2022
FEIN unveiled a new high-safety angle grinder at this year’s Safety & Health Expo, designed to 'reduce accidents in the construction sector'. SHP reports on the launch... Read More
Lighten the load
February 21, 2022
A dedicated focus on preventing musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) is driving changes that can be applied not just in the workplace, but also at home. Read More
The missing link in manual handling
February 21, 2022
The statistics are impossible to ignore. 470,000 workers suffered from a work-related MSDs in Great Britain in 2020-21. In 2019-20 MSDs accounted for 8.9million lost working days in Great Britain. Read More
Do you involve your forklift operators in health and safety?
February 16, 2022
Accident rates tend to be lower in workplaces where the workforce participates in H&S. It’s important for lift truck operators to understand their role in H&S. Read More
