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Load security on curtain sided lorries
Type: Good practice
A guideline with an overview of regulations, information and good practices (e.g. loading plans, risk assessments) related to securing loads for curtain-sided lorries. Companies gain access to extensive practical information (including legal issues...
Containers: Attention! Toxic gases
Type: Good practice
A joint initiative carried out by the French National Federation of Ports and Docks, customs, the Confederacy and departmental and local unions. It was intended to prevent intoxication by toxic gases of sea container workers through the distribution...
Safe handling of fumigated containers
Type: Good practice
The factsheet provides information and tips on the safe handling of fumigated containers. It gives advice on how to open them without being at risk from dangerous gases. Freight containers may be treated with pesticides to protect goods from...
Toxic gases: Don't be taken by surprise
Type: Good practice
A website for people who work with containers, with information on the possible presence of toxic gases, the safety risks and some recommendations on preventing health problems. It also provides other resources such as leaflets, diagrams, tests and...
Accidents between pedestrians and forklifts
Type: Good practice
A video showing how accidents between pedestrians and forklifts may be prevented by creating separate areas for pedestrians and vehicles. By creating separate areas for forklifts and pedestrians, fewer accidents will occur. Managers responsible...
Opening of fumigated containers
Type: Good practice
A leaflet on the opening of fumigated containers. Containers in Europe are often treated with pesticides in order to prevent importing or spreading pests and possibly diseases. The chemicals used may be harmful to humans as well. This leaflet...
Using nets to secure loads of different shapes and sizes
Type: Good practice
A safety net to secure loads quickly and simply. Easy securing of loads, including those of odd sizes, and saving time when loading. Employers of transport and logistics companies and lorry drivers.
Health and safety leaflet for road haulage
Type: Good practice
A leaflet describing common risks, practical controls and improvements for safer road haulage, with organizational advice, a Workplace Transport Checklist, legal advice and sources of further information. This leaflet gives information on causes of...
Safe operation of forklift trucks
Type: Good practice
A leaflet containing images and practical guidelines for the safe management, operation and maintenance of forklifts. Raising stakeholder awareness on the safe operation of light and heavy duty counterbalance forklifts in order to prevent workplace...
Safe coupling
Type: Good practice
A leaflet with information and tips on safe coupling procedures for lorries and trailers, provided by the German statutory accident insurance branch organisation for transportation. The second most common cause of fatal accidents with large good...