Every year, there are over 5,000 accidents involving transport in the workplace, and despite the many safety improvements to equipment over recent decades, the loading bay remains one of the most dangerous parts of a warehouse, states Jonathan Bowdler, service sales manager of Pickerings Lifts Loading Systems.
Critical and key issues in material handling, logistics and distribution
Critical issues are thought provoking articles relating to strategy,legislation,technology,best practice and the some of the most challenging business topics in the world of material handling.The articles in this section have been contributed by senior industry leaders, research analysts, trade associations such as the UKWA (United Kingdom Warehousing Association) BIFA (British International Freight Association), the FTA (Freight Transport Association) and the FLTA ( ForkLift Truck Association), as well as many others.
Other important topics covered in this section concern Health and Safety in Logistics with articles from the Health & Safety Executive (HSE).Taxation, government policy,climate change,recruitment and training schemes are all covered, as well as educational opportunities at various UK logistics educational facilities such at Cranfield University.
Briggs Equipment helps Fire and Rescue Service support rural communities
Jun 25, 2014
Communities in the South East of England are set to benefit from even more support from their local fire and rescue service thanks to new vehicles supplied by provider of material's handling solutions, Briggs Equipment.
Government recognises lower fuel duty can be an economic stimulus
Jun 18, 2014
The Road Haulage Association reports that following a meeting at the Treasury with Chief Secretary Danny Alexander and the FairFuelUK team, the Government has recognised that lower fuel duty can be an economic stimulus not just an additional revenue earner from already hard-pressed hauliers and motorists.
Briggs Equipment becomes distributor of Yale Europe Materials Handling products in Northern Ireland
Jun 11, 2014
Materials handling services specialist Briggs Equipment has taken on responsibility for the distribution of Yale Europe Materials Handling products in Northern Ireland.
93% of fleet operators want all CVs equipped with witness cameras
Jun 04, 2014
A total of 93% of fleet operators would like to see witness cameras installed in all commercial vehicles, a snap poll by comparison website TrackCompare.co.uk has revealed.
Swisslog Recognised with 2013 Supplier Excellence Award by Texas Instruments
Jun 04, 2014
Swisslog, provider of integrated logistics solutions for warehouses and distribution centres, has received the Texas Instruments (TI) 2013 Supplier Excellence Award.
Unipart awarded ‘Big Tick’ in business
Jun 04, 2014
Unipart has been recognised with a 'Big Tick' for its engagement and wellbeing programmes as part of the prestigious Responsible Business Awards 2014, which are run by the charity Business in the Community.
Kingspan and ISD Solutions help to deliver state-of-the-art warehouse and distribution centre for Aldi
May 28, 2014
Aldi's new cold store warehouse and distribution centre at Goldthorpe, near Barnsley, features a single envelope design by ISD Solutions and incorporates high performance insulated panels and a solar PV system from Kingspan.
Prohire makes new National Fleet Engineer appointment
May 21, 2014
Commercial vehicle contract hire and fleet management specialist, Prohire Plc, has appointed Duncan Turk as its new National Fleet Engineer.
Brake urges firms to ensure vehicles are road-fit
May 21, 2014
Brake, the road safety charity, is calling on all businesses to make sure their vehicles are safe to be on the roads to prevent unnecessary crashes and save lives.
