Although it is important to maximise efficiency, it is equally important that fork lift truck drivers stay safe. With this in mind, the UK Material Handling Association has recently updated its Safety Alert addressing LPG fuel issues. This Safety Alert was issued following reports of users of LPG powered trucks experiencing issues with the start-up process. UKMHA understands that LPG fuel containing contamination not present historically is still being placed on the UK market and that the fuel standard BS 4250 does not provide adequate controls for this contamination. There is an ongoing HSE investigation and the problem continues to pose a risk to all LPG fuelled trucks, irrespective of manufacturer.
This article was first published in the February 1st 2024 issue of Warehouse & Logistics News, subscribe to the magazine by clicking here.
Hoppecke is underlining its commitment to promoting best practice with three videos that provide step-by-step guidance on battery topping, charging and cleaning. The video that covers topping explains when and how to fill batteries, looking at both single point filling systems and individual flip top ventilation caps. In fact, the video covers everything from the correct use of topping equipment to the wearing of appropriate PPE.
When Beacon Building Products opened a location in Kaukauna, Wisconsin, it wanted to ensure it could take full advantage of the warehouse space. However, awkward load bearing beams throughout the building were going to make it tough. That’s when Beacon turned to forklift manufacturer Combilift to help think outside of the box – or rather, how to think differently about the box. Beacon and Combilift have worked together in the past, so the roofing distributor hoped to use Combilift’s expertise in maximising warehouse space and layouts.
With Yale Reliant, a package of advanced operator assistance systems, Yale Lift Truck Technologies is putting ergonomics and occupational safety centre stage at LogiMAT in Stuttgart. In Hall 10 F20 from 19 to 21 March 2024 the intralogistics solutions provider will bring its international insight, local knowledge, and previously unseen products and new technologies to show how warehouses can optimise opportunities and outsmart their biggest challenges. At LogiMAT, visitors can see a live demo of Yale Reliant, a system that can continually monitor people, trucks and loads and can recognise and help avoid hazards.
Clark presents a completely newly developed electric low-lift pallet truck with lithium-ion technology (Li-Ion). The vehicle with the model designation PWio20 has a load capacity of 2000 kg and is designed for more demanding applications in pedestrian operation. The compactly designed pallet truck is extremely manoeuvrable and demonstrates its capabilities particularly when transporting heavy loads in goods distribution, production or in the warehouse.
With more fork lift trucks being introduced onto the market on an increasingly frequent basis, we trust safety remains of paramount concern.
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