Archive for June 2020
Hyster Makes List of 100 Top Supply Chain Projects for Work With New Belgium Brewing Company
Hyster Company has reportedly earned a spot on the Supply & Demand Chain Executive annual list of 100 top supply chain projects, for helping to increase the efficiency of New Belgium Brewing Company’s keg line operations. “Based on the size of our lines and the smaller footprint of our brewery, we needed forklifts that were easy to maneuver in…
Read MoreNew Hi-Vis Designs from Tingley
Tingley introduced its new styles made to fit the needs of those working in a variety of off-road applications. Workers in environments with minimal exposure to moving equipment/vehicles find the reduced visibility option of the Type O Class 1 suits their needs with solutions for every season. The Icon jacket, Bomber II jacket, and Icon…
Read MoreWIPOTEC-OCS Introduces Single-Cell Catchweigher Combining Weigh Bridge with Strain Gauge Technology
WIPOTEC-OCS has introduced a completely redesigned catchweigher for the warehouse and logistics sector that utilizes weigh bridge technology to significantly simplify the weighing process. The new HC-Warehouse Catchweigher features a single central sensor in the scale’s weigh bridge as opposed to individual strain gauge load cells in each of a unit’s four corners. The result…
Read MoreFive Things to Know for an Effective Written Respiratory Program
Robin Regan, Contributor Whether you work in construction, chemical/pharmaceuticals, healthcare or confined spaces, the risk of exposure to respiratory hazards is inevitable. Just because it’s not always visible, protection against these hazards is more than a nuisance—exposure to dust, gases and vapors can lead to serious, life-threatening diseases. There is no “one-mask-fits-all” approach to respiratory…
Read MoreHow to Overcome Instincts to Improve Safety
No matter who you are or what you do, one major challenge that we all face is overcoming ingrained behaviors to change our actions. Sometimes, these ingrained behaviors make it difficult for us to remember to do something simple, like run an errand on the way home from work. Other times, our ingrained behaviors can…
Read MoreFaztek: Custom-Designed, Full-Service Solutions
By Joan Mantini, Chief Editor Faztek started as a standard t-slot aluminum supplier, but through time, the company found this wasn’t what its customers needed. What it reportedly discovered customers needed was a company willing to go the extra mile to help them, from start to finish. Faztek found its niche by being a full-service,…
Read MoreClever Design of R-Taso’s Industrial Walkway Solutions Significantly Reduces Their Carbon Footprint
R-taso, a specialist in design and manufacture of industrial walkway solutions, announced it has calculated the carbon footprint of the company’s production. The majority of the Raahe-based, family-owned company’s production footprint results from the use of steel as the main raw material. Thanks to the design, the amount of steel R-taso’s products require is more…
Read MoreThe Industrial Internet of Things: Harness Big Data’s Power
By Tim Kubly, Contributor For decades, logistics operations have relied on two-way radios, yard checks on foot and spreadsheets to manage the flow of trailers in and out of their facility. These traditional communication methods provide somewhat limited and outdated information but, until recently, they were the best available. Now, better options exist. Smart controls…
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Vacuum lifting products to eliminate lifting related injuries in the workplace. www.unimove.com
Read MoreBest Practices for Employee Safety Amidst the COVID-19 Crisis
By Elizabeth Cuneo, Contributing Editor The ongoing COVID-19 crisis affects all people and all businesses across the U.S. Because everyone is concerned about safety and health measures right now, it’s important to adopt the necessary safety measures to keep your facility and employees safe. According to OSHA, companies of all sizes should develop an infectious…
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