Archive for June 2019
Lift Trucks Incorporate New Technology to Achieve Safety Goals
Debra Schug, Contributing Writer As manufacturing and material handling operations increase their throughput, the rate of moving product from one place to the other is increasing. An important part of that movement is the use of forklifts and lift trucks, which is no wonder why forklift sales in North America rose again in 2018…
Read MoreHow to save up to 75% of your current storage floor space
White Paper On How To Save Up To 75% Of Your Current Storage Floor Space Many injection mold or die casting companies never plan for the storage of a large number of injection molds or dies when planning to go into business. Very often companies start their businesses with one or two injection mold machines…
Read MoreSee the Importance of Eye Protection
Each day, across the U.S., almost 2,000 workers suffer eye injuries that require medical treatment. Along with the potential personal devastation that comes with an eye injury, OSHA estimates that these types of accidents cost businesses over $300 million per year. Sadly, experts believe that, in as many as 90% of these cases, eye damage…
Read More10 Safety Tips Forklift Operators Should Keep Top-of-Mind
Jeremy Wishart, Contributor The only thing more important than keeping employees productive is keeping them safe—especially in the material handling industry, where heavy equipment is everywhere. It’s critical to the safety of equipment operators and other facility employees to not get complacent around equipment, like forklifts, even though they’re a common sight in most warehouses…
Read MoreAre Your Wheels Holding You Back?
As warehousing environments change, the demands put on wheels and tires are intensifying. Be sure you have the proper wheels and tires to carry you through. Like many other industries, today’s technology is rapidly transforming the material handling industry. The modernization of manufacturing, warehousing and distribution facilities is taking shape through numerous innovative solutions,…
Read MoreLoading Dock Equipment for Efficiency, Safety and Security
Debra Schug, Contributing Writer In any material handling operation, the loading dock area is one of the busiest and most dangerous places in the facility. However, many of these inefficiencies and accidents are completely avoidable with proper design of the docking. A solid understanding of the basic equipment, including dock levelers, vehicle restraints and sealing…
Read MorePowering On
Barbara Nessinger, Chief Editor A famous quote by Sir John Dalberg-Acton is “Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely.” While a memorable (and often true) line when related to people, it really isn’t applicable when discussing industrial batteries and chargers. Power, rather than corrupting, is what makes it all run smoothly. When it…
Read MoreMulti-Hazard Protection for Welders & Metal Fabricators
Randall Fisher, Black Stallion Industries A significant trend that continues to guide the design of safety garments and gloves is the need for multi-hazard protection. Safety managers and other safety professionals are challenged more than ever with protecting workers in multi-hazard environments. To meet the need, they are requesting personal protective equipment (PPE) that offers…
Read MoreSafety Moment Examples: Try Something Unexpected
T.J. Scimone, Founder and CEO, Slice, Inc. Safety moment examples often focus on core protocols, which, while important, can become dull. And, when safety training becomes dull or routine, workers are more likely to check out. Try livening up your safety moments with some unconventional topics. This is a great way to re-engage staff—something new…
Read MoreWarning: Hearing Loss becomes Hearing Lost
Donald F. Groce, Global Glove & Safety Manufacturing, Inc. Most of us take for granted the enjoyment being able to hear brings to our everyday lives. I enjoy a high-spirited sports event where things get really loud; time with my large, loud family; or visiting the shooting range with my marksman friend. As a huge…
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