Archive for 2021
Hyster Expands Electric Lift Truck Portfolio with Cushion Tire Model Designed Around Lithium-Ion Power
Hyster Company announces the release of its new E50-60XNL series, the industry’s first cushion tire counterbalanced lift truck available in the 5,000-to-6,000-pound capacity range specifically designed around factory integrated lithium-ion power. Expanding on the GOOD DESIGN® award-winning pneumatic tire model in the same capacity range released last year, the E-XNL also addresses the growing demand for electric lift truck…
Read MoreThought Leadership Interview with Richard Comer of Nilfisk
Workplace Material Handling & Safety Editor-in-Chief Maureen Paraventi sat down with Richard Comer, Mid-Atlantic Senior Region Manager for Nilfisk, to discuss how companies can achieve and maintain a high level of cleanliness and hygiene. As a leader in cleaning technology, Nilfisk is well-positioned to help companies with that goal, through the use of innovative…
Read MorePropane Council Announces Mission Zero Pledge, Shares Free Resources for Forklift Safety Day
In honor of Forklift Safety Day, celebrated June 8, the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) is encouraging material handling professionals to take its new Mission Zero Pledge and commit to a safe, incident free workplace. By signing the pledge, material handling professionals will add their name to a list of businesses working toward zero…
Read MoreCHEMTREC Launches Comprehensive New Guide to Emergency Response Compliance
CHEMTREC, the world’s leading emergency hazmat response service provider, has published a comprehensive new guide to Emergency Response compliance, providing best practice advice and guidance for businesses exporting goods around the world. Created in partnership with international regulatory experts, Denehurst Chemical Safety, the guide focuses primarily on two different sets of international regulations and how to…
Read MoreFloor Level Lift Tables Can Be Loaded by a Hand Pallet Truck
XZ Series Lift Tables from Presto ECOA feature Zero-Height platforms that sit just 3/8 inches above the floor. This extreme low height allows loads to be rolled on or off of them with a hand pallet jack, making them ideal for facilities without a forklift, or for use in fork-free designated areas. Loads can be…
Read MoreASSP Foundation Awards $328,000 in Scholarships and Grants
The American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) Foundation is awarding $328,000 in academic scholarships and professional education grants to 117 individuals to help them achieve their educational and career goals in the occupational safety and health profession. “For more than 30 years, our foundation has helped thousands of students and professionals continue their education in…
Read MoreNew Financing Technology at World of Concrete Will Match Equipment Buyers with Instant Funding Choices
APPROVE, a new point-of-sale (POS) equipment financing technology solution, will be introduced at the World of Concrete trade show in Las Vegas, NV June 8-10. This software-as-a-service (SaaS) application created by KWIPPED, will be used by at least seven equipment sellers at the show to offer potential buyers immediate financing options from multiple competing lenders.…
Read MoreASSP Appoints UCOR’s Rueter as Next Public Director
The American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) will welcome a new member to its leadership team on July 1. The board of directors has appointed UCOR president and CEO Ken Rueter to serve a three-year term on the board as the Society’s public director – a position created in 2015 to gain a corporate perspective…
Read MoreMakita Creates the World’s First Angle Grinder with a Non-Removable Guard
Q&A with David Fernandez, Makita’s Product Category Manager, Metal Working & Concrete Products (www.makitatools.com). Q. What made Makita U.S.A. develop the world’s first grinder with a non-removable guard? Makita has received inquiries from business managers asking if a grinder can be designed with a non-removable guard feature. In response to these customer requests, Makita has developed…
Read MoreTraining for Lockout/Tagout
By: Brian McFadden, Contributor Many warehousing operations use motorized equipment, like conveyor systems, to maintain efficient workflows. Some workplaces have more specialized needs, like industrial refrigeration systems for cold-storage facilities. Larger workplaces often call for more powerful equipment. As long as guards remain in place and workers follow safe practices, these systems can be relatively…
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