18 SAFETY LEADERS
The Sir Moir Lockhead safety award recognises leaders in operational
safety around the world. Originally set up in 2018, this third year of
the scheme highlights safety leaders working in the UK and overseas.
Three 2021 winners work in plant operations, and are pro led here
24 SAFETY – ROOF WORKING
Falls from height kill around 35 people each year in the UK. Tom
Austin-Morgan looks at products that should be installed and the
standards with which they must comply to protect workers
26 SAFETY – SPOT CHECKS
The HSE has been carrying out ‘spot checks’ to ensure premises are
not COVID-19 traps as employees return to the workplace
28 SAFETY – WORKING AROUND FORKLIFTS
Pedestrians, plant, MHE and vehicles mixing in the same space is
a recipe for disaster. Peter Shakespeare looks at ways to separate
these con icting ingredients
31 MAINTENANCE – MHE BEST PRACTICE
Forklift trucks (FLTs) and other items of materials handling
equipment (MHE) are an essential part of many operations.
They need to be available and in a t state for use at any time, so
maintenance and repair must be undertaken to a suitable standard,
nds Toby Clark
34 REPAIR – A NEW APPROACH TO MACHINING
Hybrid machining, comprising both subtractive and additive
processes, is entering mainstream manufacturing, with the market
now o ering several state-of-the-art systems
36 REPAIR – PIPE ORGANS
The sight and sound of a pipe organ in full ow is truly breathtaking.
These magni cent constructions require rare skills and expertise to
keep them in pristine condition
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