Archive for April 2021
Industrial Exoskeletons: Online Web Session With Fraunhofer IPA
On June 1 from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm CET, Fraunhofer IPA, the German Federal Association for Safety and Health at Work (Basi) and Messe Düsseldorf (organizer of the A+A trade fair) will jointly present the web session “Industrial Exoskeletons: Ergonomic Advantages for Future Work”. The event will provide valuable insights from different perspectives: science and research, industry…
Read MoreThe EU Due Diligence Law: Working Together For Social and Economic Change
The EU Due Diligence Law is set to be adopted soon. It could be more extensive than the German version because its scope will also include small and medium-sized companies if there is a risk of them violating human or environmental protection rights. In Germany, the Due Diligence Act is expected to be adopted by…
Read MoreASSP’s Fall Protection Toolbox Supports OSHA’s Stand-Down
The American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) has introduced fall protection courses and new online safety resources to help safety professionals recognize the eighth annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction on May 3-7. The campaign is led by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), which encourages construction companies to join the…
Read MoreHangcha Forklift America Introduces a New Full Line of Lithium-ion Powered Material Handling Equipment
HC Forklift America Corporation (HCFA), a wholly owned subsidiary of Hangcha Group, announced the release of a new full line of lithium-ion powered material handling equipment. Hangcha Group partnered with CATL, the largest global lithium-ion battery pack manufacturer, to build lithium-ion battery packs that work in material handling applications. The result is a full line…
Read MoreSwisslog Announces Unique Virtual World Automation Tour
Swisslog, leading provider of best-in-class warehouse automation and software, has announced an around-the-world virtual automation tour offering exclusive access to some of its most prominent customer sites. Anyone interested in attending one of the free virtual demos offered from one of the customer sites can register. The 2021 virtual automation tour kicks off on April…
Read MoreCasella Announces 2021 Webinar Series for Dust, Noise, Vibration and Asbestos Monitoring
Global occupational health and workplace hazard monitoring expert Casella has announced its schedule of industry leading webinars for 2021. The schedule of free to attend, virtually accessible webinars cover Casella’s areas of core competency, including workplace monitoring for dust, gas and vapour hazards, as well as instrumentation usage and best practice. The sessions will also cover monitoring…
Read MoreNilfisk: Why Cleaning is Now Business-Critical for All Industries
Workplace Material Handling & Safety spoke with Sarah Metz, Field Marketing Manager at Nilfisk about pandemic-related cleaning trends that aren’t going to go away. In fact, says Sarah, they will define the future of cleaning. Sarah has more than six years of industrial industry experience and specializes in campaign marketing highlighting Nilfisk’s complete range of…
Read MoreQuadient CVP Automated Packaging Solutions
The CVP Automated Packaging Solutions by Quadient are fully integrated, inline auto-boxing technologies that create right-sized custom boxes dynamically to optimize all steps of package fulfillment. The CVP Impack and CVP Everest Automated Packaging Solutions create fit-to-size boxes by measuring, constructing, sealing, weighing and labeling each custom order. Features of these solutions include: CVP Impack…
Read MoreMakita U.S.A. Breaks Ground on Major Expansion in Atlanta Region
Makita U.S.A., Inc. held a ceremonial groundbreaking yesterday to launch construction of a new 600,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility northeast of Atlanta in Hall County, GA. The new facility will be constructed on 80 acres of land and is part of Makita’s planned future development to address continuing growth in the U.S. “Today Makita begins…
Read MoreRecord Exhibitor and Visitor Participation at Ciosh 2021 in Shanghai
The recent staging of CIOSH, China International Occupational Safety & Health Goods Expo 2021, concluded with record participation at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNICE). Jointly organized by the China Textile Commerce Association (CTCA) and Messe Düsseldorf (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. (MDS), CIOSH 2021 attracted 1,565 exhibitors, the largest number since its start in 1966.…
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