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Allan Parsons

3 minute read

The safe way to work at height

Your Focus - 16 Mar 2017 (#812) Businesses whose employees routinely work at height appreciate that to comply with safety regulations, they must use appropriate access equipment, yet those undertaking only occasional or seasonal activities may be unclear about their responsibilities, according to Allan Parsons.

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Does the fuel cell-powered vehicle have a future?

Isidor Buchmann

3 minute read

Does the fuel cell-powered vehicle have a future?

Your Focus - 9 Mar 2017 (#811) With renewed interest in lithium-ion batteries, many overlook options like fuel cells. Isidor Buchmann summarises the state of play.

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Stuart Taylor

2 minute read

Are you at risk of complacency creep?

Safety First - 2 Mar 2017 (#810) Training isn't enough, especially when staff do the same thing over and over again, warns Stuart Taylor .

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Understanding the importance of operator daily checks for workplace safety

Naomi Webb

3 minute read

Understanding the importance of operator daily checks for workplace safety

Your Focus - 26 Jan 2017 (#805) Workplace safety depends on well-serviced, reliable equipment, as Naomi Webb explains.

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Danny Maron

3 minute read

These boots were made for walking

Safety First - 19 Jan 2017 (#804) One of these days these forklifts are gonna walk all over you, warns Danny Maron.

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Kristin Lelewicz

1 minute read

The only way is up

Your Focus - 12 Jan 2017 (#803) As warehouses strive for improved efficiency, one solution is cramming more stock into less space, as Kristin Lelewicz advises.

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Rob Vetter

3 minute read

Lock ‘em up!

Safety First - 22 Dec 2016 (#801) Rob Vetter recently helped deliver a series of training sessions on forklifts for California OSHA enforcement and consultation personnel. The timing was interesting ...

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Changes in weighing legislation and implications for forklift fleet operators

Bill Ambrose

3 minute read

Changes in weighing legislation and implications for forklift fleet operators

Your Focus - 15 Dec 2016 (#800) Changes to weighing legislation, such as the recent Chain of Responsibility (CoR) laws in Australia and the global SOLAS (Safety Of Lives At Sea) regulations, have had repercussions for forklift fleet operators, according to Bill Ambrose.

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Stuart Taylor

3 minute read

Confirm your operator’s credentials

Safety First - 10 Nov 2016 (#795) A recent case has highlighted the vital need for employers to thoroughly check and assess new employees' forklift training and skills before they get behind the wheel of a truck, according to Stuart Taylor .

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Peter Harvey

3 minute read

Clamping down on dishonest forklift

Your Focus - 3 Nov 2016 (#794) Dodgy dealers seem to be an inherent risk of buying anything second hand. However, when it comes to materials handling equipment, such dishonesty can be dangerous - even life-threatening. Peter Harvey explains how a new industry-wide initiative, Fork Truck Watchdog, will tackle the issue.

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