Archive for September 2018
NSC Congress & Expo Offers Education, Opportunities
What: 2018 NSC Congress & Expo When: Congress—Oct. 20-26; Expo—Oct. 22-24 Where: George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston, Texas The National Safety Council (NSC) is known for being America’s leading safety advocate for over a century. Each year, the NSC Congress & Expo Educational Strategic Advisory Group come together to create educational programs with the…
Read MoreSafeguard Employees, Equipment with Protective Guarding
Barbara T. Nessinger, Chief Editor Warehouses, on any given workday, share space with people, equipment and product inventory. Because all of these components are being moved almost constantly, the risk of accidents—to people or equipment or product—is increased. Protective guarding can help prevent such accidents and increase a warehouse’s productivity and bottom line. Protective guarding…
Read MoreManaging Inventory with an Automated Storage and Retrieval System
By Dan Labell, President, Westfalia Technologies, Inc. To remain competitive and prepare for the future, warehouse operators are focused today on maximizing efficiencies and minimizing expenses by optimizing warehouse space, reducing labor costs and increasing order accuracy. In order to reap these benefits, operators need to turn to warehouse automation technology. By integrating a high-density…
Read MoreDemand for AS/RS and the Rise of Shuttle Technology
Rick Graft, Senior Product Manager, Honeywell Intelligrated Automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS) started out storing and handling heavy pallet loads for farmers in the 1960s. Fast-forward 50 years, and the popularity of AS/RS has grown considerably, as the technology has evolved from agricultural applications into a powerful tool to serve manufacturing and distribution operations.…
Read MoreCompressed Air Vacuums Offer Safety, Reliability
WMHS sat down with Basil Fornaci, Director of Sales & Marketing, HafcoVac, to learn more about the company’s compressed air vacuums, which come in explosion-proof models and with silencer technology, among other features. HafcoVac’s industrial vacuums do not rely on electricity. Can you explain how the vacuum is powered? HafcoVacs are powered by compressed air,…
Read MoreImpact Protection: Protecting Workers from Eye Injury
Barbara T. Nessinger, Chief Editor Eye injuries in the workplace are very common. In fact, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) reports about 2,000 U.S. workers daily sustain job-related eye injuries that require medical treatment. Safety experts and eye doctors agree that the right eye protection can lessen the severity or, according…
Read MoreEmployer Responsibilities Under OSHA’s New Crystalline Silica Rules
Ray Chishti, Editor, J. J. Keller & Associates To better protect workers, OSHA issued two new respirable crystalline silica standards: one for construction and the other for general industry and maritime. OSHA began enforcing most provisions of the standard for construction on September 23, 2017 and began enforcing most provisions of the standard for general…
Read MoreHeavyweight FR Sweatshirt
The Heavyweight FR Sweatshirt is available in navy, grey and in zip front/crew neck styles. At 14.25 oz the soft FR fleece provides protection against arc flash and flash fire. Made in the USA, this sweatshirt offers warmth on even the coldest days. National Safety Apparel
Read MoreGraphic Products’ New Guide and Chart Help Facilities Prepare for Critical Situations
Sudden and onset, there is no time like the present to prepare for an emergency. Graphic Products, a global leader in visual communication solutions for compliance and safety, has two new guides to help facilities strengthen emergency preparedness plans. The Guide to Emergency Preparedness and Emergency Preparation Chart are the newest additions to the company’s…
Read MoreUltra Lightweight Boots for Adults and Youths
Tingley Rubber Corporation, a leading supplier of protective footwear and clothing, is expanding its line of ultra lightweight boots. “In keeping with the desires of our customers for lightweight, anti-fatigue, and comfortable footwear, we are expanding our Airgo™ footwear line to include new colors and new sizes for youths”, said Robert N. Petersen, Senior Product…
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