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The four pillars of basic fork lift safety are the first steps to reduce accident risk and protect workers

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By Cameron Burnett, Director, UK Material Handling Association (UKMHA) The UK Material Handling Association (UKMHA) is the voice of the UK material handling industry. We are working tirelessly to raise awareness of safety in this sector and help our members and the wider industry reduce the number of accidents in the industries where moving material […]

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By Cameron Burnett, Director, UK Material Handling Association (UKMHA) The UK Material Handling Association (UKMHA) is the voice of the UK material handling industry. We are working tirelessly to raise awareness of safety in this sector and help our members and the wider industry reduce the number of accidents in the industries where moving material

UKMHA updates LPG – Cold Starting Advice following recent truck failures

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UKMHA has issued an updated LPG – Cold Starting Safety Alert following a spate of failures of LPG-powered forklift trucks. Throughout 2023, UKMHA received numerous reports of premature failures due to the quality of some of the LPG fuel being placed on the UK market. The association is of the view that it now appeared

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UKMHA has issued an updated LPG – Cold Starting Safety Alert following a spate of failures of LPG-powered forklift trucks. Throughout 2023, UKMHA received numerous reports of premature failures due to the quality of some of the LPG fuel being placed on the UK market. The association is of the view that it now appeared

Implementing a Safety Culture named as primary theme for the UKMHA’s National Safety Convention

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Momentum is building for the eagerly awaited return of the UKMHA’s National Safety Convention. The must-attend event is one of the highlights in the UK material handling calendar, and this year it promises to be bigger and better than before. In its new home at the CBS Arena in Coventry, the convention, which takes place

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Momentum is building for the eagerly awaited return of the UKMHA’s National Safety Convention. The must-attend event is one of the highlights in the UK material handling calendar, and this year it promises to be bigger and better than before. In its new home at the CBS Arena in Coventry, the convention, which takes place

Material handling industry set for tough 2023 – but growth predicted from next year onwards

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UKMHA Safety Convention

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Must-Attend Safety Convention Highlights Safe Working Practices. The UK Material Handling Association (UKMHA), the trade body representing all aspects of the UK’s material handling industry, is reinforcing its commitment to improving safety standardsacross the sector with the launch of a new Safe Working Area charter.

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Must-Attend Safety Convention Highlights Safe Working Practices. The UK Material Handling Association (UKMHA), the trade body representing all aspects of the UK’s material handling industry, is reinforcing its commitment to improving safety standardsacross the sector with the launch of a new Safe Working Area charter.

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New High Voltage Guidance Note Released by UKMHA

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This latest Guidance Note explains employer’s obligations and work procedures. It also details the hazards applicable to high voltage equipment and identifies appropriate PPE and tools to carry out maintenance.

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This latest Guidance Note explains employer’s obligations and work procedures. It also details the hazards applicable to high voltage equipment and identifies appropriate PPE and tools to carry out maintenance.

UKMHA Launch Safety Alerts

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UKMHA Safety Alert: Disconnected hydraulic lines.
The UK Material Handling Association (UKMHA) have published a warning about the risks of oil leaking from hoses during maintenance activities.

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UKMHA Safety Alert: Disconnected hydraulic lines.
The UK Material Handling Association (UKMHA) have published a warning about the risks of oil leaking from hoses during maintenance activities.

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