NEWS
10,000 forklift sales celebrated
In 2011,Manitou is celebrating 10,000 worldwide sales of the MSI (Manitou Semi-Industrial) range of forklifts. The company has a well established reputation for rough terrain handling machinery to conquer difficult ground conditions which conventional forklifts cannot. The concept is based on
large front wheels combined with good ground clearance to enable the machine to operate on uneven terrain. Whether the load is
brick packs, blocks, timber or roof tiles the MSI forklift is said to be an exceptionally agile performer.
Poor loading bay safety leads to forklift fall
Andrew Baxter, 50, from Eckington was unloading a 20ft container at Vesuvius UK's Sheepbridge Works in Chesterfield on 15 February 2010.
Mr Baxter was using a
forklift truck and mobile ramp when the ramp became separated from the lorry bed, dropping the truck and driver to the ground. Mr Baxter suffered a fractured back and crushed disk.He spent eight days in hospital, was off work for nine months and can still only work part time.
The Health and Safety
Executive (HSE) told Chesterfield magistrates there was no evidence of a risk assessment having been carried out for any of the loading/unloading activities taking place on site, where refractory products are made. There was knowledge among the forklift truck drivers that the ramp could move away from the lorry beds and they had adopted an informal system of using the forks of the truck to push it back into position. Vesuvius UK was fined £24,000 and ordered to pay full costs of £4,815.
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Toyota Material Handling UK has launched ‘Taking Care with Toyota’, a campaign featuring a number of initiatives and events for customers and prospects, as well as its own team which are designed to help reduce injury and accidents in the workplace. Recent research
commissioned by Toyota has indicated that safety remains a major influence in product purchasing. The recent industrial trucks survey by Redshift Research stated health and safety as one of the top 6 critical factors companies consider when acquiring a new truck, demonstrating the importance of safety for material handling equipment users. Tony Wallis, operations
director said: “Toyota has always positioned itself as a provider of safe products and services, but we believe promoting safety in the workplace goes beyond providing our customers with the safest trucks, it also requires that we demonstrate to companies the benefits of training their people and putting processes in place to create a culture of safety.” He added: “In the
challenging economic climate, it has become more
important for companies to focus on safety, not only to protect their workers, but also to reduce costs relating to injury and damage. As a leader in the industry, we are committed to giving people as much support as we can to work in a safe manner.” Throughout the year members of the Toyota team will be attending Health and Safety events in North, South and Midlands, performing demonstrations of equipment which help reduce strain and distributing resources to aid best practice, including the Toyota Manual Handling Guide. Internally Toyota is focusing on providing its team members with information about healthier living and safety in the workplace and having dedicated areas in the depots focused on safety. Toyota has started this process by creating a Safety Dojo at one of its main depots in Leicester. The Safety Dojo is a training area where visitors and employees can learn safety awareness and practices with a hands-on approach. In addition to the UK Year
of Safety, Toyota Material Handling has extended its partnership with the
www.hsssearch.com 2012 to be ‘Year of Safety’for Toyota
European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU- OSHA) as an official partner for the Healthy Workplaces campaign for the second year. It joined forces with EU-OSHA in 2011 to promote the importance of maintenance and safe maintenance practices across Europe.
Forklift challenge Toyota Material Handling UK has also launched a ‘Forklift Challenge’ mobile application specially created to raise awareness about the capabilities of the Toyota System of Active Stability (SAS) and how it can lower costs in business. The game allows you to climb into the driver’s seat
and experience the type of work that takes place in material handling – as well as the costs incurred by unsafe practices. The goal for players of the
‘Forklift Challenge’ is to achieve maximum productivity while performing material handling tasks, in the quickest possible way. On each lap, there are several locations where the player has to safely pick up and drop off cargo – the SAS features must be activated to prevent accidents or load loss. Get it wrong and drivers might incur additional damage costs, or even be forced to take a penalty lap and lose productivity.
TGW unveils apprenticeship scheme
Recent research from the British Chambers of Commerce showed just 20% of UK businesses taking on an apprentice between March 2010 and April 2011, with 15% planning to hire more over the next year. Statistics like this make news that automation specialist TGW is planning to take on four engineering apprentices this year all the more encouraging. Nathan Goudie, LTS manager, TGW explains: “An apprenticeship was how I got
protecting the future of our business. Plus,we are offering quite unique opportunities, those who graduate could work at our offices throughout the world.” The initiative is in two
my start. I really enjoyed it and gained a lot of skill and knowledge and there is a real desire to give something back and provide opportunities for youngsters. “And of course, it is
streams. TGW will recruit an apprentice to be a solutions designer, carrying out CAD work. In the service and support area the firm will take on three PLC engineers providing remote support and writing code. In next year’s in-take, TGW plans to focus on field-engineering
based apprentices. TGW is focusing on 16-17
year olds, fresh out of school, working from offices in Market Harborough and studying in college in Leicester one day a week. The 3/4 year PLC engineering apprenticeships, will involve electrical practical skills, as well as software and electrical design, offering distinct skill sets. These are very involved and technical apprenticeships which will provide a very solid grounding for a longstanding career.
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