Michelin Safety Manager to present at Safer Logistics

Graeme will share guidance from Michelin on efficient traffic management within its facilities and how this relates to PAS 13:2017, a new code of practice for safety barriers used in traffic management within workplace environments, with test methods for safety barrier impact resilience.

PAS 13:2017 was sponsored by A-SAFE and its development facilitated by BSI Standards Limited. The guide collates specialist expertise on each aspect of using safety barriers as a workplace protection tool, and is divided into four main clauses; safety barriers used in traffic management within the workplace, safety barrier design, kinetic energy of vehicles and methods of testing the force of impact that a safety barrier can withstand.

James Smith, Co-Director of A-SAFE said: “We’ve been working on PAS 13:2017 for the past couple of years and it’s been fantastic to use our expertise on safety barriers for such an important industry document. The end goal for PAS 13:2017 is to set an industry standard for the use of safety barriers in the workplace, and hopefully it becomes an essential tool for decision makers who consider health and safety to be a top priority.”

YOU CAN REGISTER FOR SCOTLAND WORKS HERE. THE EVENT IS FREE TO ATTEND.

Visitors to Safer Logistics Scotland (part of the Scotland Works exhibition) at the Glasgow SEC on May 3-4 will also benefit from key safety learnings from top industry bodies.

The Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport (CILT), The Fork Lift Truck Association, and RTITB (formerly the Road Transport Industry Training Board) will all provide presentations.

Mitsubishi Electric Air Conditioning is also to present at Safer Logistics Scotland, with the team from the Livingston site attending.

Simon Duddy, chairman of the Safer Logistics Campaign and Editor of Handling & Storage Solutions magazine said: “We are delighted with the strength of the Safer Logistics Scotland programme. The presence of these industry bodies and heavyweight manufacturers based in Scotland means there will be much to learn for those that can take a day out of the office or warehouse to attend this free conference.

“We often hear how visitors to safety related events pick up advice, or make contacts that help their companies push on to the next stage of improving safety in their operations. This is the perfect opportunity for that.”

You can view the full programme on the Scotland Works website - www.scotlandworks.com

Safer Logistics Scotland is part of a suite of related B2B exhibitions for the Scottish market at Scotland’s best venue - Glasgow's SEC.

With its unrivalled facilities, central location and easy transport access, Scotland Works bids to become the best show in Scotland - and importantly show the world that Scotland has got what it takes.

The exhibition comprises six separate shows:

• Safer Logistics provides logistics professionals with the tools and guidance to tackle safety hot spots.

• Health & Safety Scotland is Scotland's only dedicated event for Health & Safety professionals.

• Fire Safety Scotland supports the fire safety industry and wider community in Scotland.

• Maintenance Scotland is committed to driving the highest standards in industrial maintenance and asset management.

• Facilities Scotland is Scotland's only independent event for the Facilities & Estates Management Industries.

• Cleaning Scotland is the nation’s premier event for cleaning and hygiene service professionals.

Safer Logistics launched as a campaign four years ago in Handling & Storage Solutions magazine and has been helping to raise awareness on safety issues since then.