Archive for June 2018
Pop-up Skate Wheel System from OMTEC Improves 90-degree Conveyor Transfers Patent Pending Pneumatic System Installs in Tables or Metal Strips
Materials handling innovator Omtec® Corporation has introduced a new line of pop-up skate wheels designed to move softer materials and pallets more precisely than standard pop-up ball or fixed ball transfer systems. Offering larger surface and point loading areas than pop-up ball or fixed ball systems, Omtec’s pneumatic skate wheel systems give operators more control…
Read MoreRacks & Shelving 101
To make better use of existing warehouse and distribution center (DC) space and to accommodate the speed and velocity of omni-channel fulfillment (which relies on a seamless consumer experience), many companies look to rack, shelving and storage equipment manufacturers for assistance. Efficient storage systems can help improve efficiencies; keep workers safe; and comply with codes.…
Read MoreTips to Reducing Employee Risks with Every Step
Kevan Orvitz, Founder & President, MEGAComfort | Doctor of Podiatric Medicine Warehouse and storage facilities are notoriously dangerous workplaces. Recent studies show that these environments are hazardous due to forklifts, conveyors, material storage, dock areas, and manual lifting and physical demands.[1] The strenuous and repetitive physical demands on workers lead to numerous incidents of productivity…
Read MoreQ&A West Chester Gear
Audrey Ronis-Tobin, MBA, is a marketing veteran with nearly 20 years of experience in a variety of industries, from homebuilding to technology to healthcare. She is responsible for marketing communications and the launch of new products and at West Chester Protective Gear. To reduce the incidence of on-the-job accidents and injury, construction, roadway, maintenance, etc.,…
Read MoreThe Ears Have It: Noise & Hearing Protection
According to OSHA, some 22 million workers are exposed to potentially damaging noise at work each year. Last year alone, in fact, U.S. businesses paid more than $1.5 million in penalties for not protecting workers from noise. And, although it’s not comparable to put a number on the toll of a person losing their hearing,…
Read MoreGuards, Guardrails, Netting: Safety for Personnel and Equipment
Barbara T. Nessinger, Chief Editor It seems like every week, the OSHA website’s list of fatalities and injuries from falling and being crushed by machine equipment is alarmingly long. Taking a proactive approach to warehouse guardrail safety can help prevent injury and is a crucial element to preventing such accidents in many work environments. Warehouse…
Read MoreThe New Utility Guard Clip
The Utility Guard® clip has a proven record of reducing hand injuries and glove loss by simply keeping gloves close at hand while its redundant safety breakaway ensures attached items don’t become additional snagging hazards. Customize it with a logo, contact information or a safety slogan. Visit www.UtilityGuardClip.com for more information.
Read MoreSignage for Safety & OSHA Compliance
Invest in safety through clear and consistent signage, with guidance from this free webinar. Compliance specialist Brian McFadden explains the costs and returns of safety, the role of signage in an overall safety program and the keys to creating effective and standardized OSHA-style safety signs. Register at: www.graphicproducts.com/webinars/signage-for-safety
Read MoreWebinar Details Advantages of New Soft Touch Pinch-Point Safety System: Inventor Roger Hirsch to Explain How Soft Touch Prevents Riveter and Welder Injuries
Spot welder and riveter operators often need to hold parts close to moving electrodes or riveting tips where hands or fingers can be caught between the tips, resulting in amputations and other bodily damage. To help prevent these injuries and advance worker safety on plant floors, Rockford Systems, LLC. has partnered with Unitrol Electronics, Inc.…
Read MoreProper Fork Length Improves Safety
Manual Extendable KOOI-REACHFORKS® are always available when needed. No time is wasted hunting down loose extensions and risk of personal injury, and workers’ comp claims can be reduced as no heavy lifting is necessary. A squeeze of the fingertip locking lever releases the outer fork allowing easy positioning at the desired location. These forks are…
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