By: Claudio Dente, Contributor Although eye and face protection are some of the most used personal protective products in industry, many workers are still exposed to hazards, and suffer serious consequences. According to the CNIB Foundation, an organization dedicated to assisting people with vision loss, about 5% of the estimated 1,000 eye injuries that occur…
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By: Brian Colburn, Contributor Times are tough and companies are looking to do more with less. Many are desperate to save money, however they can. Saving money can be a great thing, but when quality or safety is compromised, it can cost more than it saves. More and more companies are throwing their “hat in…
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Brass Knuckle® SmartSkin™ Nitrile Gloves Have More Protection, Grip Brass Knuckle’s® SmartSkin™ nitrile gloves are ideal for workers who handle unpleasant substances that may make it difficult to hang on to tools. SmartSkin gloves have a thin gauge, 18 mil nylon shell with a full overcoat of nitrile butadiene rubber (NBR), which protects against chemicals,…
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Roller-top belt modules increase distribution center safety, reliability, productivity and profitability. By: Brad Gossard, Contributor Traditional unit material handling (UMH) conveyors were not designed to be accessed directly by workers —especially while in operation. They also were not designed with energy efficiency in mind. Today, conveyors need to be approachable by humans for applications such…
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By: Rhonda Zielinski, Contributor You’ve bought in to the idea of automation based on ROI, payback and recent surge of labor shortages. You’ve made the commitment. You’re modernizing your warehouse by incorporating automation strategies. However, automating your warehouse doesn’t happen overnight. It’s not exactly a plug-and-play project. Implementation of automation to any degree—whether that means…
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Graphic Products Introduces Easy-to-Use Bronco Max Printer The new Graphic Products DuraLabel Bronco Max printer is designed to provide access and ease of use for multiple users, while producing highly durable labels and signs. Connecting the DuraLabel Bronco Max to a network allows users company-wide to send print jobs directly to the printer from their…
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By: Pete Saldana, Contributor When we think of the supply chain — which moves materials and finished goods around the world, and eventually into the hands of customers — we often think of warehouses, with forklifts shuttling around between tall racks of crates and pallets. But the true scope of the worldwide supply chain is…
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• Bishamon
• Gorbel
• Herkules Equipment Corporation
• Nilfisk
• Tennsco
