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Manufacturer fined after fatal falling-pallet incident
HSE reported a manufacturing company was fined after an employee was fatally struck by a pallet falling from a stack.
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RTITB reports 2025 safety summit and training awards
RTITB reported themes and recognition from its 2025 event focused on workplace-transport training and the safety chain.
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RTITB argues incident reviews must go beyond reminders
RTITB published guidance calling for root-cause investigation rather than relying on general caution after materials-handling incidents.
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UKWA says training is central to forklift safety
UKWA used National Forklift Safety Day to stress that painted lines must be supported by training and effective controls.
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Official guide to keeping lorries and trailers roadworthy
DVSA's guide to maintaining roadworthiness sets the inspection, defect-reporting and record-keeping standard expected of goods vehicle and trailer operators. It remains the reference document behind operator compliance checks.
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RTITB explains training needs for pedestrian pallet trucks
RTITB published guidance on operator training for pedestrian pallet trucks and low-level order pickers.