HAVE HEAVY LIFTING – BUT LIGHT ON STAFF? GIVE THEM THE TOOLS TO DO THE JOB
Back in 2020, at the height of the Covid 19 pandemic, we had a blog post - HOW TO OVERCOME MANUAL HANDLING ISSUES DURING THE PANDEMIC AND BEYOND. Little did we know that staff shortages would still be a serious issue in 2023! Every week we hear from the CBI and the Government, that companies – of every size and...
Raised platform safety pallet gate for use with vacuum lifter
Do you need a safety pallet gate for your raised sack processing platform? The Sigma universal safety pallet gate is your ideal choice. This innovative design allows a vacuum lifter clear access over the pallet whether open or closed. Why use the Sigma pallet gate for your sack handling? Open top when gate is open or closed - Allows clear...
Are your staff continuously handling heavy loads like sacks, boxes or drums? If there is a possibility of injury, you have a duty of care to avoid manual handling as far as reasonably practicable. As a responsible employer, you’ve probably thought about finding a solution. It can seem like a daunting task to provide a viable way to solve this...
How to overcome manual handling issues during the pandemic and beyond.
As the Government continues its campaign to encourage businesses to return to work, health & safety managers are working hard getting workplaces ready to re-open and to operate safely. Although there are many challenges, it is also presenting many opportunities in finding new ways of working, implementing new technologies and resources to be COVID-19 secure. Social distancing can be a...