At a time when companies are focused on keeping business costs to a minimum a strict materials handling equipment maintenance and servicing regime is more important than ever, says Toyota Material Handling UK Ltd’s Service Sales Manager, Andy Pritchard Look after your assets Regardless of whether your business operates a single pallet truck or a […]
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With the continued increase and growing use of UK onshore wind generation and capacity, alongside the ageing of some of the older facilities, there is a growing demand to monitor these structures to ensure their continued safe and efficient operation to the end of their lifespan and beyond. SOCOTEC Monitoring recently undertook a project for […]
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WOMEN have played a key role in shaping the engineering industry we know today with some significant scientific developments – however they make up less than 22% of the UK’s engineering sector. This calls for a change in work dynamics and improved opportunities that will enable companies to thrive in diversity. Working for a business […]
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Frazer Watson, UK–Ireland Country Manager at AMR designer and manufacturer iFollow, examines how AMRs can contribute to improving safety in increasingly busy warehouses. The good news is that the UK is one of the safest countries in Europe in which to work, with consistently one of the lowest rates of fatal injuries across all industries […]
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Safety levels during solar panel commissioning and installation have been strengthened substantially by the world’s first CAT III 1500 V true-RMS solar clamp meter Fluke, a global technology leader in the manufacturer of compact, professional electronic test and measurement tools and software, has today announced the top three electrical hazards to avoid when installing and maintaining […]
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The warehousing and logistics industry is facing a shortage of qualified Lift Truck Instructors which could lead to safety issues in forklift operations, says RTITB. “The lack of lift truck operators and warehouse staff is a frequently discussed problem. However, many in the industry are overlooking the significant Instructor skills shortage,” says Laura Nelson, Managing […]
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In 2018, the mould-making department at Procter & Gamble optimised its portfolio to meet the requirements of multi-cavity moulds that require small, high accuracy geometries. In addition, the company wanted to consistently continue the changeover from copper to graphite electrodes, which began in 2014. With the investment in OPS-INGERSOLL’s EAGLE G5 Precision die-sinking EDM machine, […]
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A good occupational hygiene survey should assist you in providing an accurate assessment of exposure to health hazards in your workplace. In order to achieve this, you will also need to make sure that the consultant has all the relevant information they will need to recognise, evaluate and control the risks to health in your […]
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The 2022 Product Focus Industry Survey results have been revealed, showing what it’s really like to work in the industry today Key Takeaways: ● Over 1,300 product management professionals from 62 countries took part in the survey ● Product manager salaries are steadily rising, having increased by 3-4% over the past year to […]
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Ecommerce businesses, 3pls and carriers have the means to counter rising fuel bills – if they think inside the box. By Jo Bradley, Business Development Manager, Sparck Technologies Diesel prices are soaring and it is easy to feel powerless in the face of global markets, but there is one area where ecommerce businesses, along with […]
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