Archive for 2021
Safety Considerations for Extension Ladders
By: Maureen Paraventi Extension ladders – also known as portable ladders –can be found in many types of worksites. They usually have two sections that operate in brackets or guides allowing for adjustable lengths. Because of the heights they can convey workers to, and the fact that they are not self-supporting, extension ladders pose special…
Read MoreThe Three Keys to Hand Protection Management
By: David Shutt, Contributor On any given month, one might read about a dozen incidents resulting in injuries to the hands and arms. Gloves are the most common form of personal protective equipment (PPE) utilized, yet the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) still reports more than 140,000 lost-time hand injuries annually. Open any maintenance,…
Read MoreIncreasing Manufacturing Productivity in an Increasingly Demanding World
By: Keith Simon, Contributor In today’s fast-paced environment, ecommerce surrounds nearly every aspect of our purchases, putting the world—and our groceries—a finger-click away. While a consumer’s dream, the rapid rise of ecommerce—in addition to thriving plastics, automotive and tech manufacturing sectors— creates new challenges for warehouse and manufacturing facilities, leading them to look for new…
Read MoreAchieving Conveyor Automation Starts with Product Orientation
As more companies look to automate their processing lines, product orientation becomes more critical – here’s why… By: Mike Hosch, Contributor New waves of technologies are transforming not only the way products are produced and packaged, but manufacturing facilities as a whole. Flexibility and connectivity are the names of the game when it comes to…
Read MoreCaster Selection: Not as Simple as You Think
By: Dave Lippert, Contributor Casters seem pretty simple. If the total load is known, simply divide by four (or the number of casters to be used) and select one with sufficient rated capacity, right? Well, maybe not. Let’s start with capacity. Frequently, one may see a loaded cart with one wheel not touching the floor.…
Read MoreThe Shocking Truth About ESD Bins
By: Maureen Paraventi You’re the manager of a warehouse, distribution center, factory or other type of industrial facility and you need to purchase bins. There are so many materials from which to choose, including plastic, steel, wire mesh and fiberglass. You need to consider cost, of course, along with what material is best for the…
Read MoreASRS Terms from A to…W
Here’s a handy guide to terms associated with a technology that is being adapted by more and more industries involved in the supply chain – especially those heavily impacted by the rapid increase in e-commerce. A Automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS) are computer-controlled systems that store and retrieve items, as needed. They generally consist…
Read MorePropane Forklift Q&A
Matt McDonald, Director of Off-Road Business Development for the Propane Education & Research Council, answers questions about propane forklifts. Q: How do emissions between propane, electric, gasoline and diesel-powered forklifts compare? McDonald: Sustainability is a hot topic in the industry, forcing businesses to take a closer look at their operational emissions profile. For material handling…
Read MoreExperience the Ready-to-Work, Smart Labeling Solution Your Whole Team Can Depend On
Clear, quick, accessible workplace safety labeling just got easier. Graphic Products is introducing an exciting addition to the DuraLabel brand: Bronco Max. The DuraLabel Bronco Max printer is designed to provide easy access for multiple users, enabling the printing of vital workplace visual communication in no time. “Our customers require a label and sign printer…
Read MoreCority Launches Vaccination Management Solution to Help Organizations Comply with Widespread COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates
Cority, the leading global enterprise Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) software provider, announced the immediate availability of its new Vaccination Management solution. Designed by certified occupational health and safety experts, the new solution helps organizations streamline and simplify workplace vaccination status management at scale, enabling the collection, validation, and reporting of employee vaccination status and COVID-19…
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