Archive for August 2019
Caution: Inadequate Safety Signage May Increase Workplace Risk
Brian Harrison, Contributor Eye-catching signage can be a game-changer for any company with its unparalleled ability to grab people’s attention; convey important information at a glance; and tell a meaningful story. But, some of the same tools and visual communication strategies used to turn heads for business and commerce are also essential for enhancing workplace…
Read MoreFall Protection and the Digital Warehouse
Aaron Conway, Contributor If you look around, you may notice that almost everything has sped up—customers expect fast delivery of any product—even same–day delivery will soon be the norm. So, operations need to be efficient as well as fast, in order to meet demand. Supply chain processes, including material handling, are becoming increasingly digitized in…
Read MoreOSHA Updates Regulations for Fixed and Portable Ladders
Update will require fixed ladders to have ladder safety or personal fall protection systems by David Ivey Malta, Ohio, July 8, 2019—New OSHA regulations pertaining to both fixed and portable ladders took effect on November 19, 2018, which may require some employers to update the safety systems they have in place for fixed ladders of…
Read MoreHeavy-duty Bag Grippers for Palletizing
End-of-arm tools for palletizing a wide variety of products If your automation cell requires a palletizing or de-palletizing End-of-Arm Tool, trust Piab for components and systems that make your robots function precisely and efficiently. The modular and custom-machined component designs of our products allow our EOATs to operate on any make and style of robot.…
Read MoreRadians Expands Portfolio of RadWear Color-Blocked Apparel
Driven by function and style, color-blocking improves wearability and time in service Radians®, a top-tier manufacturer and supplier of quality Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), has significantly expanded their RadWear® apparel line with styles that include black color-blocking. According to Nicole Novick, High-Visibility product manager, “Black color-blocking is a trend driven by both function and style.…
Read MoreHarrington Hoists, Inc. Introduces Model HTBP Telescoping Pivot Fork Truck Boom
Harrington Hoists, Inc. introduces their HTBP Telescoping Pivot Fork Truck Boom. This fork truck attachment is used to lift and carry loads via a telescopic pivot boom that is equipped with a locking pin which allows the user to select multiple hook positions. The Harrington HTBP Telescoping Pivot Fork Truck Boom is supplied with restraining…
Read MoreSteel King Announces Shipping Racks to Safely Ship Vehicle Parts without Loss or Damage
Steel King Industries, Inc., a leading manufacturer of material handling products and systems for improving operational efficiency, announces a diverse line of highly customizable shipping racks, ideal for reducing damage and loss when shipping fragile vehicle parts for final vehicle assembly. Steel King’s custom shipping racks help users “cube out” a trailer, maximizing the number…
Read MoreNew Emergency Response Service Provides Immediate Safeguarding Help to Reduce Unplanned Downtime
To help organizations needing emergency safeguarding support services, Rockford Systems, a premier provider of machine safeguarding and combustion safety solutions, today announced the expansion of its RS360™ workplace safety portfolio with a new emergency response service. Customers can schedule a remote or onsite assessment appointment for the same or next business day following an unplanned…
Read MoreChoosing the Right AED
By: ZOLL Medical Selecting the right AED equipment can seem like a daunting task. There are considerations for using the devices properly; training staff on its use; and maintaining the equipment over time. We sat down with ZOLL Medical to get the ins and outs of AEDs. Q. OSHA advises that AEDs be considered for…
Read MoreErgodyne Launches Innovative New Hinged Knee Pads, Solves Common Worker Complaint
St. Paul, Minn. (August 9, 2019) – Ergodyne announced their latest solution to a problem as common to job sites as knee pads themselves: workers struggling to keep their knee pads in place. “Workers crawling out or slipping out of knee pads has long been an issue with most knee pads,” says Aaron Skemp, Senior…
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