Archive for February 2021
Safe Pushing and Pulling in the Workplace
By Dave Lippert, Contributor The emphasis on ergonomics in the workplace has never been greater. Motivating this are at least two factors: demographics and cost. The U.S. workforce is getting older and heavier, two significant challenges to physically demanding jobs in the industrial workplace. Since older and heavier workers are generally less fit, they are…
Read MoreShould an employer require COVID-19 vaccinations for employees?
By Neal Langerman, PhD Vaccines approved under Experimental Use Authorizations (EUAs) will be available soon. In theory, this should make re-opening businesses easier. As immunity develops within the population, the case count will drop, and the many restrictions will be eased. Realistically, individual immunity will require about 2-3 months following the initial vaccine dose to…
Read MoreCimcorp to Showcase Its Robotic Order Fulfillment Solutions During the First Virtual ProMatDX Show
Cimcorp, a manufacturer and integrator of turnkey robotic order fulfillment and tire-handling solutions, announces its participation in the first-ever ProMat Digital Experience (ProMatDX) show, scheduled to be held virtually April 12-16. During the show, Cimcorp will be sharing its robotic order fulfillment systems designed to help warehouses and distribution centers overcome today’s toughest operational challenges.…
Read MoreRack Supported Roly Safety Gate Model Now Available in a Multiple Pallet Deep Configuration for Pallet Flow Applications
Mezzanine Safeti-Gates, Inc., an innovator in the design and manufacturing of pallet drop safety gates that provide fall protection in material handling and manufacturing facilities, distribution centers and warehouses, announced that it now offers a Rack Supported Roly® safety gate configured for multiple pallets deep. This new standard design is released on the heels of…
Read MoreNew Narrow Aisle Reach Truck from Yale Wins Product of the Year Award
The recently launched Yale® narrow aisle reach truck is already earning recognition, crowned a 2020 Product of the Year Award winner by the readers of Material Handling Product News and MaterialHandling247.com. The NR/NDR series beat out four other candidates in the ergonomics and safety category for its operator comfort, visibility and productivity in high-density warehousing applications. “With…
Read MoreFor Logistics Workers, Pallet Safety is a Priority
By Jonathan Parks, Contributor Anyone who manages or operates a warehouse or fulfillment center is likely aware that pallets are a leading cause of warehouse injuries. Pallets enable the lifting of heavy loads with mechanical equipment, which is never entirely risk free. Objects can shift and machinery can fail, and the result can be dangerous.…
Read MoreMakita Launches Innovative X-Lock Angle Grinders
Makita U.S.A., Inc., a leading innovator in cordless technology, has launched angle grinders with the X-LOCK quick-change system. Three new angle grinders feature X-LOCK: 18V LXT® Brushless 4-1/20-inch / 5-inch X-LOCK Angle Grinder (XAG25Z), 18V LXT® Brushless 4-1/2-inch / 5-inch Paddle Switch Angle Grinder (XAG26Z), and 4-1/2-inch X-LOCK Angle Grinder (GA4570). These X-LOCK Angle Grinders are designed…
Read MoreSwisslog Partners With Peapod Digital Labs to Deploy Micro-Fulfillment Technology
Peapod Digital Labs, Ahold Delhaize USA’s digital and e-commerce engine, announced it is working with Swisslog to pilot micro-fulfillment technology with The GIANT Company in the Philadelphia market. Part of what the company refers to as an e-commerce fulfillment center (EFC), the pilot leverages Swisslog’s warehouse automation solutions, including AutoStore technology empowered by Swisslog’s SynQ…
Read MoreChoosing Gloves 101
By Lindsey Getson, Contributor Uh-oh! You need gloves, but how do you pick the right glove for your business? Maybe you’re new to buying gloves, or your go-to gloves are out of stock. With demand for disposable gloves higher than ever before, how do you choose? Read on for an overview of the different types…
Read MoreMilwaukee Expands Safety Vest Lineup with New Mesh and Surveyor’s Safety Vests
Milwaukee Tool is adding to its Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) lineup with two new styles of Safety Vests – Surveyor’s and Mesh and an expansion of its High Visibility Safety Vests. These innovative solutions are thoughtfully designed to keep users safe without slowing them down, provide all-day comfort by keeping users cooler on the jobsite, and are ANSI compliant. The Surveyor’s Safety Vests are…
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