Five factors to consider when choosing safety footwear
SELECTING THE right safety footwear is crucial for ensuring the safety, comfort, and overall wellbeing of your workforce. Clair Weston, head of marketing at uvex shares five key factors to consider.
Company fined £1.6m following the death of ‘happy-go-lucky’ 24-year-old
Jack Phillips lost his life on 8 August 2019 while working for Brand Energy and Infrastructure Services UK at South Cliff Tower in Eastbourne.
Lorry reversing into loading bay kills employee
Samworth Brothers, the owner of Ginsters, has been fined £1.28 million after an employee was killed by a lorry that was delivering supplies to the bakery where it makes its pasties.
Beware ‘box tick’ exercises when considering online training
Simon Tingle, partner and head of regulatory at law firm Gordons, outlines some key points on the role of online training and safety in the logistics setting.
New Awards puts the focus firmly on warehouse transformation
LOGISTICS MATTERS is excited to announce the launch of the new Warehouse Transformation Awards.
Heavy on protection
SPORTY SAFETY shoes that are heavy on protection but light on your feet have been launched by Solid Gear Safety footwear.
UKMHA chief added to Tomorrow’s Warehouse Manchester seminar programme
New Chief Executive at the UK Material Handling Association, Rob Fisher, will present on safety initiatives at the conference on October 2 at the Old Trafford Cricket Ground in Manchester.
Energising mid-layers
SNICKERS WORKWEAR’S new range of lightweight mid-layers are a fusion of style and performance – built for active work in the Autumn.
Softshell windproof trousers
LONG-LASTING, innovative fabrics for comfort, sustainability and longevity are the hallmark of Snickers Workwear Work Trousers.
Logistics firm fined £1 million after employee fall
CHRISTOPHER HOOPER suffered fractures to his skull, back, pelvis, arm, wrist and ankle after falling 11 metres while working for Southampton Container Terminals Limited, trading as DP World Southampton, on 20 September 2022.
Travis Perkins added to Tomorrow’s Warehouse Manchester seminar programme
Fleet Director at the leading builder’s merchant Karl Wilshaw will present on innovative research into audible alarms to boost safety for electric forklifts.
Hear Boohoo talk eComm John Lewis on automation and much more
Content is the focus at the Tomorrow’s Warehouse Manchester event on October 2 at the Old Trafford Cricket Ground.
A-Safe marks 40 years with award win
THE POLYMER safety barrier firm has been recognised with a Red Dot Award for Product Design 2024 for its Industry 4.0-ready, active racking management product RackEye, powered by its IoT platform, Conek.
HSE statistics reveal rise in UK work-related illness
New statistics on occupational health and safety in the UK will be “disappointing” for the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), according to one legal expert.
Ergonomic knee protection
COMBINING TRADEMARKED Kneeguard pads with the Kneeguard PRO positioning system in Snickers Workwear trousers is one of the most ergonomic solutions for effective knee protection.
Theme announced for National Forklift Safety Day 2024
The National Forklift Safety Day’s online campaign is focused on ‘Prevent – Manage – Learn’.
Benchmark in cut protection safety gloves
PPE MANUFACTURER Uvex has launched four additions to its innovative phynomic safety glove range. These new gloves balance exceptional cut protection and grip with wearer comfort and dexterity.
How technology is revolutionising warehouse health and safety
Health and safety are crucial in warehouse businesses to prevent accidents, injuries, and illnesses among workers. Ensuring a safe working environment protects employees, minimises downtime, reduces insurance costs, and maintains regulatory compliance.
Time for stretch shorts
WHEN THE temperature rises on an active workday, Snickers Workwear’s new Work Shorts help you stay ventilated and comfortable.
