Archive for 2019
Protect Against Slips, Trips & Falls
The topic of worker safety is as evergreen as it is important. Luckily, there are companies creating products to keep workers safe. We talked with the folks at Rite Hite about the solutions available to prevent workers from falling on the job. Worker safety is an important topic in any industry. What does the OSHA…
Read MoreSignaling for Safety
Jake Vernon, Product Specialist – Audible & Visual Signaling Pfannenberg Sales America Safety in the workplace is only as good as the systems and measures in place to keep it that way. But, let’s face it, sometimes things do go awry. When that happens, it’s important to have a signaling system in place to warn…
Read MoreDon’t Blink: Accessibility is Key for Eyewash Stations
Liz Cuneo, Contributing Writer When handling hazardous materials in the workplace, safety remains a critical consideration for companies, as they design the best plant, laboratory or facility. And, within these plants, eyewash stations are key components to maintaining a high level of safety. One may ask why eyewashes are such crucial apparatuses. Each day, about…
Read MoreMaterial Innovation Revolutionizes Back-Of-Hand Protection
Andrew Shields, Contributor Most gloves used for industrial PPE across the construction, automotive, and oil and gas industries have back-of-hand protectors, with the vast majority made from thermoplastic rubber (TPR). Until now, there was very little manufacturers could do to change the characteristics of the compositions they were using. They could either add more plasticizer…
Read MoreWhat is the Radius of my Area Monitor?
Kyle Krueger, Contributor Over the past two years, demand for area monitors has increased. Now more than ever, companies can place durable, easy-to-use sensing devices with advanced technology throughout their facilities at a lower price point. This is giving companies better awareness of their environments, while also helping them drive safety improvements. Accordingly, a common…
Read MoreReduce the Risk of Arc Flash with a Reliable and Repeatable Repair and Preventative Maintenance Program
Rachel Bugaris, Contributor The importance of preventative maintenance programs can’t be understated. Especially when it comes to reducing the risk for arc flash. Accuracy and repeatability are critical to any machine operation, but that also applies to the preventative maintenance program itself. Facility and safety managers understand that repeatability makes work easier to implement. Even…
Read MoreImprove Productivity, Safety & Sustainability with the Right Lift Truck
Steven LaFevers, Vice President of Emerging Technology at Hyster Having the right equipment in your warehouse can not only boost productivity, but also increase worker safety and meet sustainability goals. We chatted with Steven LaFevers, Vice President of Emerging Technology at Hyster, about the company’s line of lift trucks, including how using the truck’s data…
Read MoreStretch Wrap Solutions: Versatile Products, Diverse Applications
Mike Kerr, Contributor Not all stretch wrap is created equal, and each type is designed to serve a different purpose. As a packaging solution, stretch wrap is also incredibly versatile and can work with a wide range of products in all sizes, shapes and materials. For material handling operations looking to increase efficiency, improve safety…
Read MoreMotor Controls & Drives: Powerhouses of the Material Handling Industry
Debra Schug, Contributing Writer As the Amazon effect takes over the distribution business, speed and innovation are truly the tenets of success in the material handling industry. Advanced automation is increasingly being tapped to keep up with consumers’ expectations of almost instant delivery. Without power transmitted, however, the modern facility is almost useless. Whether the…
Read MoreUp and Mobile: What’s Hot in Dimensioning Systems
Barbara T. Nessinger, Chief Editor It should go without saying, but we’ll say it anyway: it is important to understand the size and weight of inventory. In the supply chain, knowing exactly what you are storing and shipping enables a facility to be used more efficiently. It can also increase a warehouse or DC’s velocity.…
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