2017, August

Factories, warehouses and distribution centres where vehicles operate can be dangerous places, which it is so important to protect workers and visitors.

The two main safety measures are barriers and safety signs. In areas where forklift trucks operate, pedestrians can be protected and separated from vehicles using walkways and barriers. The Sigma barrier kit can be used to clearly separate walkways from areas where forklift trucks and other vehicles operate.

Barriers must be strong enough to ...

In 2016, worldwide sales of robotic equipment for warehouses were an estimated $1.9m, which is an indication of how many warehouses are embracing new technology, particularly among online retailers.

Warehouse automation is a growing business. It is predicted by the Tractica research firm that by 2021, there will be 620,000 robotic units working in warehouses, and this could mean more and more operations take place in the dark.

One of the biggest investors in automated warehouse technology is o...

Staff morale and company profits can be boosted if businesses make wise choices for their office chairs and other furniture.

Many businesses spend a fortune on research, development and marketing, but when it comes to their office staff, they often think that the cheapest office furniture will do. However, basic office chairs do not make staff feel comfortable when they are sat at their desks for many hours, which can contribute to discomfort and low staff morale.

Studies have shown that high...

A Simply Business survey of accidents at work suggests that accidents are happening in industries rarely thought of as dangerous.

The survey looked at 1,000 professions and analysed accident claims, finding that some professions that viewed as safe appear to be more dangerous than others seen as high risk.

According to the survey, hairdressers are seven times more likely to have an accident than carpenters, while fitness instructors are three times more accident prone than lorry drivers.

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