Archive for 2020
Supply55 Announces Guardian HS7500 75% Isopropyl Alcohol Based Hand Sanitizer
Supply55, Inc. has announced the release of the Guardian HS7500 Hand Sanitizer. Guardian HS7500 Hand Sanitizer reportedly utilizes 75 percent Isopropyl Alcohol as its active ingredient. It is a liquid formulation and can be sprayed, poured, or pumped for use as a hand sanitizer or surface cleaner. The sanitizer is packaged in one-gallon bottles for…
Read MoreDeciding Between Integrated or Separate Machine Safety Systems
Machine safety systems can be integrated with or separate from automation; here are the factors designers should consider when choosing the approach. By Larry Renolds, AutomationDirect Factory equipment automation can be deemed a critical application, yet it is clear that properly designing the safety aspects are even more crucial. This has typically meant applying safety…
Read MoreLiuGong North America Opens Parts Distribution Center in Mexico
LiuGong has announced the opening of a Parts Distribution Center (PDC) in Mexico City that will serve Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean. “It has always been our goal to provide local parts distribution to our dealer network throughout Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean,” said Sam Ternes, director, aftersales, LiuGong North America. “The opening…
Read MoreEnsure Warehouse Safe, Compliant Racking and Shelving
Warehouse regulations change frequently, and requirements are more complex. Having an expert partner can ensure compliant, durable, cost-effective storage racking. By Arlin Keck, Contributor While it was once common for the majority of warehouse managers to purchase standard storage racks that could be “quick-shipped” from rack manufacturers’ stocked inventory, this is occurring less often, as…
Read MoreA New Phase
By Joan Mantini While the many people that have been deemed “essential workers” have not stopped working throughout the coronavirus pandemic, some employees have just begun anxiously returning to the workplace. And, others will be soon to follow with the conflict to reopen the country. Even though business owners and employees alike want to get…
Read MoreAvoid “Sick Building Syndrome” with Hunter Industrial Fans
The National Institute of Health (NIH) describes sick building syndrome as “a situation in which the occupants of a building experience acute health- or comfort-related effects that seem to be linked directly to the time spent in the building.” There are several factors that can contribute to sick building syndrome. Two primary concerns are biological…
Read MoreHyster 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…
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