Stockpiling in UK warehouses has hit a record high as retailers prepare for a no-deal Brexit putting even more pressure on already overwhelmed warehouse facilities and their workers. With many retailers hoping to limit the damage caused by a no-deal Brexit as they start to prepare for the run-up to the Christmas season, the cost …
The Health and Safety Executive has released the annual report on workplace fatality figures for 2018/2019 with some worrying findings. Annual data for work-related fatal injuries revealed that 147 workers were fatally injured between April 2018 and March 2019 – a figure branded ‘worryingly high’ by HSE Chair, Martin Temple. Since 1981, there has been …
Following a statement by Peter Ward of the United Kingdom Warehousing Association (UKWA) at the beginning of the month that there is no available space left in UK warehouses as many UK retailers preparing for a potential no-deal Brexit, safety concerns have been sparked for workers operating in the sector. With many businesses panicking as …
One of the most common reasons for employee absence in the warehousing sector, musculoskeletal injuries caused by lifting are something every employer wants to safeguard against in order to keep productivity up. Lifting, carrying or putting down objects, falls and repetitive movement or strain is to blame for many injuries in the workplace, and in …
Lifting, lowering or otherwise carrying or moving a load by hand or bodily force is common in many warehousing and logistics roles, but are you doing enough to protect your employees? Employer responsibilities when it comes to manual handling and the law are clear, but you’d perhaps be surprised at the number of employees who …
With online shoppers enjoying next day delivery and same day delivery from some major retailers, the warehousing sector is struggling to cope with the demands of consumers. The warehousing industry is currently experiencing a boom in demand due to Brexit stockpiling, and with warehousing space at a premium, the advent of same or next day …
Midland Pallet Trucks has added two new products to its offering in a bid to help warehouse staff gain a better idea of parcel and package weights to safeguard against injury and allow for more efficient materials handling. Regulations from the HSE Manual Handling Operations Regulations require employers to take appropriate steps to provide a …
Midland Pallet Trucks, a UK leader in the supply of hand pallet trucks, lift tables, moving skates, and other handling equipment to warehouses and job sites across the country, is warning manufacturers not to rely upon stockpiling as Brexit draws near. While UK manufacturers are showing signs of ‘panic buying’ to avoid possible import fees …
Midland Pallet Trucks, which holds one of the largest collections of high quality moving skates available to UK customers, is championing its extensive range of the warehouse staple to increase awareness of its unique advantages. As demand for moving skates continues to grow, Midland Pallet Trucks has announced a commitment to promoting the benefits of …
Midland Pallet Trucks, a leading provider of materials handling equipment for warehouses and factories, is warning of a potential stockpiling craze which could be sparked as a result of a no deal Brexit. While a significant rise in demand for goods will undoubtedly generate a much-needed boost for the British economy, Midland Pallet Trucks is …
Midland Pallet Trucks has announced that the revolutionary SESP3.9 semi-electric aerial work platform is now available to order directly online. Providing a more versatile alternative to standard mobile towers, the introduction of this innovative piece of equipment holds the key to improving workplace safety across a variety of settings and environments, including hospitals, schools, warehouses …
Midland Pallet Trucks, a nationwide leader in the supply of handling equipment for UK warehouses, factories and logistics has announced the introduction of a new range of stainless steel apparatus to expand upon an already vast collection of high quality hand pallet trucks. The introduction of two new pieces of equipment provides the company with …
