newsDecrease in powered access fatalities
IPAF’s Global Safety Report 2025 has revealed a notable decrease in fatalities involving powered access equipment in 2024, despite only a slight reduction in overall reported incidents.
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newsMajor warehouse fire in Enfield
More than 80 firefighters and 12 appliances from Hertfordshire and Essex County Fire and Rescue Services were deployed to a major warehouse fire in Enfield on June 21.
newsLoading bay driveway leads to leg amputation
A Norfolk-based food wholesaler has been fined £66,000 after an employee’s leg had to be amputated after he was injured while loading a lorry.
articleShould I buy second hand racking?
A question we’re frequently asked at SEMA is whether it’s okay to buy second-hand racking. After all, there are plenty of suppliers in the market offering the benefits of their ‘reliable’ second-hand racking, so surely it’s safe.
articleHGVC rebrands as Insite
HGV driver training specialist, HGVC, has announced a major rebrand and expansion of its training offering – becoming Insite, the UK’s leading logistics training partner.
articleGot racking? Stay safe!
SEMA poses some key questions to ask yourself if you want to keep your racking safe.
newsHighly automated fulfilment centre nets five-star safety rating
Amazon has received a five-star accreditation for the Sutton Coldfield fulfilment centre from the British Safety Council.
productA-Safe beefs up safety barriers
A-Safe’s new barrier range, which features Active Technology, is designed to deliver the highest level of protection available.
articleWant a safer workplace? Don’t forget training!
If you haven’t been trained for your warehouse job, then how can you do the tasks expected of you? It’s an important question to consider especially when you realise that the HSE Health and Safety at Work Statistics repeatedly places the logistics and storage industry in the top four most dangerous places to work.
productTwinplast provides enhanced fire protection with flame-retardant solutions
Twinplast, a leading manufacturer of bespoke corrugated polypropylene products, has developed a flame-retardant finish for its fluted sheets which provides enhanced fire protection for a wide range applications in transport, warehouse and industrial environments.
productThe UK’s National Forklift Safety Day returns for 2025
National Forklift Safety Day (NFSD) returns for 2025 with a hard-hitting campaign highlighting the human cost of accidents involving material handling equipment.
productSafer use of lifting accessories
The UK Material Handling Association (UKMHA) has extended its training provision with a new course focusing on the safe use of lifting accessories.
articleSEMA launches Stay Racking Safe campaign
SEMA is on a mission – to help warehouse owners improve the safety of their racking.
newsSpeakers at Safety Day urge proactive approach
Speaking at a Workplace Transport Safety Day hosted by Mentor Training on 29 April, UKWA CEO Clare Bottle called for warehousing operators to prioritise safety.
newsNestlé modernising DC
A 70-metre lifting crane was spotted at Nestlé’s Haxby Road distribution centre in York.
newsReduce strain with Kite’s anti-fatigue mats
KITE PACKAGING has launched a range of anti-fatigue mats designed to enhance workplace safety, comfort, and productivity.
productAre SMEs getting enough out of warehouse automation?
The Tomorrow’s Warehouse Conference asks Why are SMEs struggling to adopt mobile warehouse robotics?
newsWarehouse Transformation Awards entry deadline extended
FOLLOWING STELLAR interest in the newly launched awards, the deadline for entries has been extended until 14 March 2025.
productEnsuring peak performance and safety for your forklift fleet
At Marshall’s Industrial, we understand that safety and reliability are paramount when it comes to engine operations.
productPrevent and recover: learn about ransomware
The Tomorrow’s Warehouse conference will highlight the danger of ransomware attacks with emphasis on recovery and prevention.
