Archive for February 2020
The February Issue
By Joan Mantini Did you know that the hand is the most frequently symbolized part of the human body? According to Aristotle, the hand is the “tool of tools.” Generally speaking, hand symbolize strength, power and protection. Now, think of how often you use your hands in the workplace. Whether it’s data entry or operating…
Read MoreMaximize Dumpster Efficiency, Minimize Waste Disposal Costs
By Stefan Nielsen, Contributor Every year, companies spend huge sums of money just to get rid of trash. Most companies deal with waste by contracting a waste-hauling company. In many cases, the waste hauler provides large open top containers/dumpsters in which to collect the trash. They drop off an empty dumpster at the customer’s premises;…
Read MoreBeyond Gloves: Seven Things to Do to Keep Your Hands Safe at Work
By Nikolas Jakubinek, Contributor This article originally appeared on Safeopedia.com. It has been republished here with permission. Your hands are used in just about every facet of your work and daily life. But they’re also one of the most exposed and vulnerable parts of your body. Whether you spend all day writing reports and e-mails,…
Read MoreEmergency Oxygen by LIFE
LIFE Corporation announces its LIFE®SoftPac™, a light-weight 6 lb portable companion to AEDs to provide emergency oxygen. This product features a constant reading supply gauge with simple full-to-empty symbols, always visible through clear window. 40 minute supply. For more information call 800-700-0202 or visit www.LIFEcorporation.com.
Read MoreProblem-Solving: The Right Equipment for Specialized Material Handling Needs
By Jillian Burrow, Contributor When a company takes on the task of analyzing their day-to-day operations to create better material handling processes to provide better material flow, they are inevitably looking for the correct equipment. Although most companies deal with similar material handling needs, no two companies process material the same. It’s important to note…
Read MoreSICK’s outdoorScan3 Wins Honorable Mention
The outdoorScan3 allows automated guided vehicle (AGV) systems to navigate safely through outdoor industrial environments. Thanks to its innovative outdoorsafeHDDM® scanning technology, outdoorScan3 works safely and reliably in all weather – sun, rain, snow, or fog – thus closing a major gap in the automation of industrial processes. This technology means the laser scanner can…
Read MoreTHE GLOVE ISSUE: Can We Really Lower Injury Rates with Proper PPE?
By Don Groce, Contributor No matter how hard we strive to provide new innovative solutions for workplace hazards, sometimes injuries still occur. As workplace safety professionals, it is our job and our passion to make a safer workplace by providing the best in personal protective equipment (PPE). When a worker is injured on the job,…
Read MoreSheet Material Handler Attachment Now Available for JLG Telehandlers
JLG Industries, Inc. announced it has added a new sheet material handler to its line of telehandler attachments. The coupler-mounted attachment can lift up to 3,000 lbs with a 72” maximum fork spread, allowing for heavy and wide materials to be delivered at height. “JLG continues to expand the versatility of its telehandlers with this…
Read MoreJLG Announces Plans to Introduce New SkyTrak Ultra Compact Telehandler in Partnership with AUSA
JLG Industries, Inc. has announced a 10-year partnership with AUSA to build its new SkyTrak® 3013 ultracompact telehandler, extending the company’s telehandler portfolio. The SkyTrak 3013 telehandler is designed to meet the needs of landscapers, do-it-yourself homeowners, small industrial work and agricultural applications. The machine weighs approximately 5,300 lbs with a load capacity of 2,700…
Read MoreMODEX 2020
What: MODEX 2020 When: March 9-12, 2020 Where: Atlanta’s Georgia World Congress Center “The best solutions, the latest equipment and technology, and the smartest thinking” is this year’s slogan at the MODEX 2020—the premier expo for manufacturing and supply chain solutions. The show allows attendees to make new contacts, discover cutting-edge solutions and learn the…
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