Hyster Company announces that two of its forklift models have been voted as top products of 2022 by readers of Material Handling Product News and MaterialHandling247.com. The J230-360XD36/48 was voted the year’s top lift truck and accessories product, while the H40-70A was elected the year’s best ergonomics and safety product. Powered by a factory integrated lithium-ion…
Read More >>Global height safety leader Guardian is excited to introduce its highly anticipated B7-Comfort Harness exclusively at the World of Concrete. Featured innovative and industry-leading technology, the B7-Comfort Harness offers the wearer unparalleled adjustability for a truly custom fit. In development for over a year utilizing end-user insight and feedback, Guardian has put adjustability, mobility and…
Read More >>With the title “People Matter” A+A 2023, the World’s No. 1 Trade Fair for Safety, Security and Health at Work, will focus on the most important trends of our time: sustainability and digitalization. Ergonomics tools of the future such as exoskeletons are a crucial topic. An important conference in this field is WearRAcon Europe which…
Read More >>Materials Handling Corporation rolls out the first lift trucks in its new Series N lineup with the introduction of counterbalanced models available in the 4,000-to-7,000-pound capacity range. Built on a scalable platform, not only does the Yale® Series N offer strong productivity, operator ergonomics and a low total cost of ownership, it allows material handling…
Read More >>Hyster Company releases the first models built on its all-new A Series platform, the award-winning Hyster® H40-70A series. These 4,000-to-7,000-pound capacity lift trucks offer world-class ergonomics, low total cost of ownership and safety features designed to bolster confidence and productivity, including the innovative Dynamic Stability System (DSS). The A Series is a new line of forklift trucks manufactured…
Read More >>By: Richard J. Perkins, Contributor Manual handling is often associated with a variety of physical activities like pushing, pulling, lifting, lowering, carrying or moving a load of objects. However, it’s not only limited to heavy industry. Even workers in office environments also engage in manual handling like typing, sorting, writing and putting boxes on the…
Read More >>Soter Analytics, a global safety science company producing AI-driven solutions, announced the general availability of the newest version of its SoterTask AI-driven video processing app that measures risk movements in the workplace and helps organizations implement controls to keep their workforce safe. This version includes the introduction of Risk Clips, directly involving workers to instantly evaluate when they are…
Read More >>Cutting tough materials has never been easier thanks to the OLFA SK-16 Quick-Change Concealed Blade Safety Knife. The touch-safe blade requires no activation – simply pull through materials to start cutting. The exposed blade is safely concealed within an open cutting channel for easy use. The wider channel opening minimizes resistance and allows for a large range of cutting materials. The…
Read More >>The FE4P50Q (5,000lb capacity), FE4P60Q (6,000lb capacity), FE4P70Q (7,000lb capacity) Four Wheel Lithium-Iron Phosphate (LiFe4OP) Forklifts are highly efficient, durable Lithium-iron forklifts. They are designed for indoor and outdoor applications. The mast system, front/rear axles and chassis are engineered to be tough like an Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) forklift, but with all the advantages of…
Read More >>Exhibitor applications for A+A 2023, International Trade Fair with Congress for Safety, Security and Health at Work, are now available online. Hall planning for A+A 2023 will start on November 1. The event will be held from October 24 – 29, 2023 at the fairgrounds in Düsseldorf, Germany. A special feature at A+A 2023 will again…
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