Contributed by: Wiley X Personal protective equipment (PPE) is a key item in the hierarchy of controls OSHA spells out for making workplaces as safe as possible. Along with the engineering and administrative controls, PPE is necessary in a variety of hazardous work environments and for specific tasks. It includes everything from hard hats to…
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By: Brian McFadden, Contributor Many warehouses and distribution centers have changed dramatically over the last few years, and customer activity and buying patterns are continuing to shift. Ecommerce is continuing to soar, driving even higher demand for warehousing space. Expansion and reorganization will be critical for many facilities to keep up. But as facilities change,…
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By: Maureen Paraventi Guard rails and other types of physical barriers are vital to worker protection in certain environments. They make sure that people don’t come into contact with vehicles or hazardous machinery and equipment. However, when it’s necessary for personnel to have some type of access to areas that are enclosed or divided by…
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By: Brian Colburn, Contributor If you look at things worth achieving in life, most require work, patience, time and some level of competency. I once watched a show about U.S. Navy Seal training; it stated that about 75% of the trainees would not successfully complete the training due to its demanding requirements. Other programs, such…
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By: Derek Rickard, Contributor Warehouses and distribution centers are no stranger to fluctuations in consumer demand and business needs. After all, nearly every industry experiences seasonal peaks when order volumes skyrocket and facilities must scale up their workforce to keep products flowing out the door. Yet the events of the past year have highlighted just…
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By: Maureen Paraventi A standard published earlier this year is designed to improve safety in the material handling industry, while also leveling the playing field when it comes to evaluating the effectiveness of industrial guardrail barriers and posts. The standard, ANSI MH31.2-2021, provides a crash testing method for evaluating the performance characteristics of the products.…
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By: Karen Bomber, Contributor Due to a dramatic increase in online orders, mobile workers in the supply chain industry are more important than ever while facing heightened pressure to speed up fulfillment. According to Digital Commerce 360, worldwide consumers spent $861 billion online shopping in 2020, a 44% increase from 2019. This sharp growth in…
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By: Jonathan Parks, Contributor Both throughout the pandemic, and now as the United States begins cautiously to emerge from it, skyrocketing demand for consumer goods continues to increase the pressure on global supply chains. Managing business logistics has become even more complex as companies compete furiously for the labor and resources needed to meet rising…
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