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Insight10th February 2022
The Importance of a Secure Loading Bay Environment
The Importance of a Secure Loading Bay Environment Loading Bay Security can be critical to the goods manufactured, sorted, or stored at a facility. It is especially important for facilities within the industries of Food & Beverage and Pharmaceutical. These industries are responsible for providing goods to consumers that could be critical to their wellbeing […]
Insight12th January 2022
Are Your Loading Bay Safety System Maintenance Costs Cutting into Profit?
The loading bay is an essential part of any manufacturing company, warehouse, or distribution center. It is what allows the process of raw materials to enter and completed goods to be transported to consumers and end users. Unfortunately, the loading bay can be a hazardous environment where accidents can occur. It is estimated that 25% […]
Insight30th November 2021
Precast Concrete Industry – Application Series: 5 of 5 Overhead/Gantry Cranes
Precast Concrete Industry – Application Series: 5 of 5 Overhead/Gantry Cranes – Trapped Key Interlock Safety Solutions According to the HSE, there have been 61 accidents, 25 serious injuries and 9 fatalities between 2001-2014 as a result of incidents involving cranes Overhead and gantry cranes are essential for the movement of heavy materials to be […]
Insight23rd November 2021
Precast Concrete Industry – Application Series: 4 of 5 Block & Tile Production
Precast Concrete Industry – Application Series: 4 of 5 Block & Tile Production – Trapped Key Interlock Safety Solutions Coloring * Molding * Curing * Tumbling * Cubing * Palletising A production cell for precast concrete block & tile presents many hazards for workers and equipment. Energised equipment, rotating machinery, industrial saws and cutters, pinch […]
Insight19th November 2021
Logistics in the Spotlight: The Safety Implications of the Current Supply Chain Backlog & Driver Shortage
Lately, the logistics industry and supply chains have been receiving more media attention than ever, unfortunately it’s not for the best reasons. With headlines in the media such as “Supply Chain Crisis Risks Taking Global Economy Down With It”, “No End in Sight for the COVID-Led Global Supply Chain Disruption” and “Truck driver Shortage Worsens […]
Insight17th November 2021
Precast Concrete Industry – Application Series: 3 of 5 Cement Mixers
Precast Concrete Industry – Application Series: 3 of 5 Cement Mixers – Trapped Key Interlock Safety Solutions The most common cement mixer hazards: caught-in/between * electric shock * struck by moving elements Concrete is the most common used man-made material on earth. The uses of concrete range from structural applications to piping, drains, and pavers. […]
