Archive for January 2021
Thought Leadership Interview with Steve Puls
Steve Puls, founder of Wy’East products, joins Workplace Material Handling & Safety Editor Maureen Paraventi to discuss how his ClearCap and TuffCab product lines can help keep forklift operators safe – and prevent companies from getting OSHA fines.
Read MoreFAD Equipment Store Launches Website
A new U.S. material handling equipment store has gone live at fadequipmentstore.com, offering free shipping on all products. Headquartered in South Carolina, fadequipmentstore.com puts lifting, material handling, safety and load monitoring products a click away from end users in warehouses, manufacturing, construction, oil and gas, renewables, commercial and other markets. Solutions that can be used…
Read MoreANSI 105/EN 388 Standards for Hand Protection Cut Resistance
IMPORTANT TO KNOW: Two global standards are used to evaluate the protection levels of work gloves: the ANSI/ISEA 105 (U.S.) and EN 388 (EU). EN 388 is also commonly cited in other parts of the world (i.e., Canada, AUS/NZ and South America). A cut is usually considered to be a wound caused by a sharp…
Read MoreOSHA 1910: 1200—HazCom Standard
IMPORTANT TO KNOW: In June 2016, the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) required employers to have updated, alternative workplace labeling and hazard communication programs in effect and to provide additional employee training for newly identified physical or health hazards. These were considered significant changes to the standard. Major changes to the Hazard Communication Standard: Hazard classification:…
Read MoreSee Conveyors in Action with Dorner’s New Virtual Showcase, Now Open with Nine Product Demonstrations
Dorner is hosting its own virtual showcase that includes nine demonstrations covering sanitary, automation and industrial applications. Each demonstration contains a video narrated by Dorner experts who point out features, benefits and other performance specifications. The virtual showcase allows visitors the opportunity to replicate Dorner’s trade show booth experience from the convenience of their office or…
Read MoreNew Hyster Reach Truck Built to do More with Less
Hyster Company announced a new lift truck designed to answer the call for high-density, high-throughput warehouse environments. Available in 3,000- to 4,500-pound load capacities and single or double reach capabilities, the Hyster® N30-45ZR/ZDR narrow aisle reach truck delivers reduced energy consumption and faster cycle times to help warehouses move large inventories efficiently. Faster cycle times: industry…
Read MorePowered Industrial Trucks: OSHA 1917.43
Important to Know: Forklifts, also known as powered industrial trucks, are used in countless industries, including manufacturing, warehousing and construction. They can do what humans cannot: lift and move bulky or heavy loads. Whether they’re unloading goods from trucks or raising boxes of products to shelf height in a distribution center, forklifts are indispensable in…
Read MoreColson Group Introduces New Antimocribial Soft Wheel for High-Temp Steam Sterilization and Wash Down Applications
Colson Group, a global leader in manufacturing casters and wheels, has officially launched an advanced new series of wheels specially made for use on equipment that’s frequently exposed to high-temperature sterilization chambers and repeated cart wash applications. The new Sterilizer High-Temp Soft Wheels are antimicrobial, competitively priced, and feature desirable performance characteristics exceeding wheels typically…
Read MoreANSI 105/EN 388 Standards for Hand Protection
“Understanding the need to listen to our customers to make sure we make the right product recommendation for a task to be completed is one of Pyramex’s most important goals. The ANSI/ISEA 105 and EN388 standards help to identify the correct glove for the task and gives employers the confidence that their employees are protected.…
Read MoreSafety Requirements for Baling Equipment: ANSI Z245.5-2013
Important to Know: Used to compress and bind solid waste, recyclables and other materials into a dense, moveable form, balers are powerful pieces of equipment that can pose a significant risk to those working with or near them. Injuries and fatalities have been caused by: The automated binding mechanism The ejection mechanism The powered ram…
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