Archive for December 2019
HMD Cut 5
The HMD Cut5 is manufactured from thin, cut level-5 resistant material to ensure the gloves are breathable, and protect against lacerations and abrasion. The micro-finish, Nitrile-dipped palm is oil resistant. The form-fitting material ensures oil, drilling muds and water stay out of the glove. Flexible Thermoplastic Rubber (TPR) impact shields on the back of the…
Read MoreDeep III Cut 5
The Deep III® Cut5 features the Cestus® oil-resistant Skid-X Grip™, a textured, one-piece grip that is double stitched onto durable synthetic leather with Kevlar® thread to maximize grip control on wet, oily or dry surfaces. Cut level-5 resistant material gives the Deep III® Cut5 maximum cut protection that minimizes the risk of lacerations and cut injuries. Flexible Thermoplastic Rubber (TPR)…
Read MoreReduce Injuries with Proper Safety Equipment
By Aaron Conway, Contributor Employees need to be protected at the workplace; safety equipment is installed throughout material handling facilities to protect them. Some of that safety equipment, like machine guarding or netting, is designed to be a more permanent solution—they are stationary, while employees do their work. In many instances, employees are required to…
Read MoreFinding a Single-Source Supplier for an E-commerce Supply Chain
By Rush Fullerton, Contributor Overview: Today’s supply chains are driven by the competitive tenets of e-commerce—speed, accuracy and access to a broad inventory—all delivered at low cost. This mandate has driven distribution centers to become increasingly complex and dependent on automation systems, while raising the stakes to threaten critical damage in the event of cost…
Read More2019’s Top 14 New Products
Compiled by Joan Mantini, Chief Editor The 2019 top new products list is compiled of the most frequently viewed new product articles posted in 2019 on www.worplacepub.com. Starting our list with spot number 14 and working our way up the list to the top-viewed article, Workplace Material Handling & Safety page viewers are taking note…
Read MoreA Guide to Updated ASTM Safety Requirements for Footwear
Lori Hyllengren, Contributor When it comes to industrial footwear, worker safety is of the utmost importance. Companies that require their employees to work in harsh and hazardous conditions—in environments ranging from oil rigs to factories to construction—need to ensure employees have footwear that protects from injury and complies with the latest safety standards. In 2018,…
Read MoreRolling Compactor Reduces Waste Volume
The ROPAX Jumbo Rolling Compactor from Epax Systems uses a rolling drum with sharp metal teeth to crush, macerate, tear, rip and compress waste in large open top containers/dumpsters. The rolling drum, which weighs over 2-tons to aid in compaction, is attached to an articulating boom which moves it from one end of the container…
Read MoreAdding Fuel to Your Ergonomics Process
Mike Wynn, Contributor Effective ergonomics processes focus on two things: reducing ergonomics risks in current operations and ensuring the ergonomics acceptability of new products and equipment that shape future operations. They emphasize engineering controls, changes to the workplace that reduce ergonomics risks. Engineering controls permanently limit exposure to ergonomic risk factors, rather than relying on worker…
Read MoreTVH Receives MVS Award
TVH in the Americas (TVH) has earned the MVS (Most Valuable Supplier) Award for achievements in 2019. The MVS Award is granted by the industry’s trade association, MHEDA (Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association) to less than 10% of all member companies. This is the fifth consecutive year that TVH has earned the MVS Award. This industry award recognizes…
Read MoreSpeed Turtle Easy Flash Module
Superior Signals, Inc. (SSI) announced it has introduced the Easy Flash Module (EFM) by Speed Turtle. The EFM brings an effective way to turn vehicle lights into a suite of safety flash patterns. The EFM unit reportedly requires minimal downtime for installation and won’t cause any damage to your vehicle. Features include: Module can be…
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