Archive for January 2020
Is Your Company Ready for the Slippery Winter Months?
By Joan Mantini 2020! Already? Where has the time gone? With the new year here, what time could be better to reflect on years past – and learn where improvements are needed. Let’s start January with looking back at the latest data from the Liberty Mutual Workplace Safety Index, which shows disabling workplace injuries cost…
Read MoreVotel Named Vice Chair of International Safety Equipment Association
The International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA) announced its new board of trustees. Ergodyne President & CEO, Tom Votel was named vice chair. Votel will lead ISEA alongside the newly appointed chairman of the board, Craig Wallentine, global business development manager, DuPont Safety & Construction (Retired). Nate Kogler, senior director of product management, Bradley Corporation, was…
Read MoreGIS Launches Two Lightweight Entertainment Hoists for Mobile Use
Swiss electric chain hoist manufacturer GIS AG has launched two new lightweight D8 products, of 500kg and 1,000kg capacity, for mobile use in the entertainment sector. As riggers continue to demand the lightest possible motors, the LPML and higher capacity LPL chain hoists are both capable of lifting over 40 times their own weight. The…
Read MoreUniversal Robots Helps Manufacturers Meet New-Year Goals During “National Cobot Awareness Month” in January
January is traditionally a month for new hope and new energy to meet life and business goals. But for manufacturers facing a new year with the lowest unemployment rate in more than five decades, it can be a tough time to expect workers to come back with enthusiasm from holiday celebrations to dull and menial…
Read MoreAmerican Baler Company announces BaleForce as new distributor for Canada
(Bellevue, OH) – American Baler Company is excited to announce that BaleForce Recycling Equipment of Milton, Ontario, will sell and support American Baler Company products, including baler sales, parts, service and repair. BaleForce Recycling Equipment is a leader in Canada providing conveyors, grinders, shredders, densifiers, compactors and rigging services. “American Baler is the top provider…
Read MoreHeat Stress Guide for Employers
Important to Know: Outdoor workers exposed to hot and humid conditions can be at risk of heat-related illness. The risk of heat-related illness becomes greater as the weather gets hotter and more humid. The combination of both air temperature and humidity affect how hot outdoor workers feel in hot-weather conditions. Employers need to take into…
Read MorePinnacle Recycling’s Need for Reliable Equipment Led to American Baler
Pinnacle Recycling launched business nearly a decade ago in March 2010. Owners Chad O’Connor, Dan O’Connor, Tim O’Connor and Gary Dalessandro had all been working in the recycling industry but wanted to start something of their own at the time. The company focuses on recycling postindustrial paper grades, including corrugated and printing grades. Chad adds…
Read MoreColumns and Racks and Corners…Oh My!
MJ Thomas, Contributor Industrial and warehouse environments are a danger zone for structural columns, rack systems and building corners. Every day, they’re subject to subject to damage from forklift and vehicle hits that, over time, can result in structural damage and significant expense for repair or replacement. The good news is that there are products…
Read MoreOSHA’s Powered Industrial Trucks Standard
By Brian Colburn, Contributor OSHA came into existence in 1970 with very basic rules on Powered Industrial Trucks (PIT). The PIT standards went unchanged until 1999, when updates on training went into effect. OSHA is again considering changing the PIT standard, but there is no set timeline for the revision at the moment, and it…
Read MoreHow Strong Are Your Warehouse’s Bones?
Karina Kedaitis, Contributor It’s no secret that the material handling world is pushing safety more than ever. Warehouse safety products and strategies have become a huge point of discussion in meetings, trade shows, publications and businesses of every size. However, in a warehouse environment, safety could mean a wide array of things. It’s important to remember that…
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