Archive for April 2020
IN PERSPECTIVE: Hazardous Materials Training with CHEMTREC
WMHS recently sat down with the folks at CHEMTREC to talk about how companies can stay up to date with their hazardous materials training, and much more. Read on for this exclusive, in-depth interview. Q: What makes CHEMTREC’s hazmat training stand out from others that offer hazmat training? A: CHEMTREC is the world’s leading emergency response…
Read MoreGoin’ Mobile: How Mobile Devices Improve Distribution Center Operations
By Mark Fuentes, Contributor In an effort to keep up with growing consumer demand and remain competitive, retailers are making serious technology investments across eCommerce operations, especially within the distribution center (DC). While a majority of the hype around DC technology is focused on flashier topics (think robots and drones), simple adaptation of mobile devices…
Read MoreNiceLabel to Provide Label Cloud Software to Organizations Free Fighting COVID-19
NiceLabel announced it is offering free subscriptions of its cloud-based labeling solution and technical consulting services to organizations that have joined the fight against COVID-19. The company has launched the non-commercial and non-profit-based initiative in order to help these organizations get much needed deliveries of medical equipment and supplies; respirators, disinfectants, masks or other critical…
Read MoreSICK Launces New Ultra-Compact Safety Laser Scanner
SICK announced it is launching its newest ultra-compact safety laser scanner, nanoScan3. This product combines smart safety functions with excellent measurement data quality for accurate and reliable localization. With an overall height of just over 3 in., this space-saving sensor can be used wherever machines and vehicles require maximum performance, but have minimal mounting space.…
Read MoreA Hot Topic: Heat Stress
By Joan Mantini, Chief Editor Outdoor workers exposed to hot and humid conditions can be at risk of heat-related illness. The risk of 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. Although OSHA does not have…
Read MoreHow HVLS Fans Enhance Workplace Facilities
By Jeff Watson, Hunter Industrial Senior Vice President & General Manager Your facility’s indoor air quality, in many ways, sets the tone for your workforce––from improving employee productivity, to creating a safer working environment to streamlining energy efficiency. In large facilities like industrial warehouses, manufacturing plants and distribution centers, managing this air quality can be…
Read MoreA World of Change
By Joan Mantini I must say, after returning from MODEX in Atlanta, I felt like a bit of a rebel to have traveled under the health advisories and warnings of the media. But, before I proceeded in my travels, I kept a watchful eye on the situation—especially as exhibitor and attendee attendance began to decline.…
Read MoreSKY HOOK Provides Manufacturers with Immediate Lifting Solution for Social Distancing Requirements
Manufacturers all over the country are in full swing bringing medical supplies, equipment, and other necessities to market as quickly as possible to assist the growing number of individuals impacted by this pandemic in response to COVID-19. This does, however, create its own challenges as many companies have implemented social distancing policies to curb the…
Read MoreCPWR Announces Virtual National Stand-Down to Prevent Struck-by Incidents in Construction
Struck-by incidents are a leading cause of death among construction workers,[1] and since 1992 the leading cause of nonfatal injuries in the construction industry.[2] According to OSHA, the four most common struck-by hazards are being struck-by a flying, falling, swinging, or rolling object. The NORA Construction Sector Council is undertaking a number of initiatives to increase awareness of struck-by hazards and…
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