Ergonomics for Warehousing and Logistics – A Look at Worker Safety and Comfort

Dr. Kevan Orvitz, Contributor Fulfilling your hiring list most likely includes searching for employees that are willing to lift, twist and bend all day. These workers are not just performing these movements occasionally, they are likely to be lifting over 50 pounds multiple times throughout the day, exposing themselves to overexertion, pain and musculoskeletal disorders.…

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Stop Wasting Time: Leverage Technology for 21st Century Chemical Management

Ian Cohen, Contributor Barcodes aren’t just for retail these days. IT departments have been using barcodes for at least two decades to inventory assets, reduce theft and manage costs. Many EHS software solutions now come with barcode generating solutions out-of-the-box, which can be used in a myriad of ways, such as providing employees with hazard…

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Clark Material Handling Company Completes National Service Manager Training Seminar

CLARK Material Handling Company, a top-ten global manufacturer of forklift trucks and spare parts, as part of its commitment to keeping dealership personnel up-to-date on the latest product innovations conducted a “National Service Manager Training” seminar at its manufacturing plant in Lexington, KY in late July. The meeting covered a variety of topics including maintenance…

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VPPPA to Unveil New Logo at Safety+ Symposium

The Voluntary Protection Programs Participants’ Association (VPPPA) is excited to announce they have developed a new logo for the Association. This is the first refresh of the logo since its inception. Taking the logo in a new and fresh direction coincides with the Association’s 35th birthday. “The rebranding of our logo is a joint effort…

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JescoPalletGard®

Steel Wire Containment Panels attached to backs of pallet racks to prevent boxes from falling off or between loaded pallets at elevated heights.  Easy to install, just bolt clips (fit most standard drilled pallet racks) to vertical posts and fasten panel to the clips. Jesco, Www.JescoOnline.com

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Guarding with Wire Mesh Partitions

When using automation it is wise to be ahead of the curve and protect and control the area surrounding the automation equipment.  Cannot think of a better way to protect your most valuable assets, your people by keeping them out of harm’s way. Jesco, Www.jescoOnline.com

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How to Label Your Facility for Safety

By Kelsey Rzepecki Before beginning work, it’s crucial to evaluate your facility for safety hazards. Consistent and effective labeling, in accordance with OSHA and other industry regulations, is essential to prevent workplace injuries, costly downtime, workers’ compensation claims, and fines. You can do this by making safety a priority before any work begins and communicating…

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Pack Expo Packs a Punch for Material Handling Folks

Introduction: It’s time to get ready for a trade show taking place in that special city: Las Vegas. It may be surprising to some of our audience, but Pack Expo has a lot of great opportunities for those in the Material Handling industry. Check out some of the exhibitors, topics and events related to robotics…

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Smart Digital Material Handling Solutions

Concentrate on AR and VR, Better Interaction with Digital Devices Debra Schug, Contributing Writer This past spring at the premier supply chain show ProMat 2019 in Chicago at McCormick Place, a significant focus was on showcasing intelligent manufacturing solutions for material handling and warehousing. A new piece of technology either using augmented reality (AR), virtual…

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Minimize Conveyor Injury Risks with Safeguarding

Carrie Halle, Contributor While conveyer belts are integral facets of the distribution process, and most warehouses could not function without them, they also pose the potential to cause serious injuries and sometimes even fatalities. In fact, the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics has reported that over 40 workplace fatalities a year are…

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