By: Michael Zalle, Contributor Did you know that private industry employers reported a decrease of 5.7% in non-fatal workplace injuries and illnesses between 2019 and 2020? This seems to be promising for the future of safety in the workplace but, in actuality, this statistic coincides with a startling fact. According to the Bureau of Labor…
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By: Kevin Fipps, Contributor In the bustling world of construction, where ambition meets skill, one factor must never be compromised: safety first. In 2020, 1,008 construction workers were killed in workplace accidents, representing 21% of all fatal occupational injuries. 368 from slips, trips and falls 247 transportation related 153 from contact with objects and/or equipment…
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By: Maureen Paraventi Thousands of eye injuries occur every day in U.S. workplaces – many of them in the construction industry, which has one of the highest eye injury rates. Particles of dust, wood chips, slag and drywall, cement chips, metal slivers, nails, staples and other objects can be blown by the wind, dropped by…
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By: Jane Marsh, Contributor Rugged tablets and computers have numerous valuable advantages for warehouses. Unlike conventional consumer electronics, these devices are built for unpredictable, accident-prone environments. What are the benefits of rugged tablets, phones and computers, and how can warehouse pros use them on the job? Benefits of Rugged Tablets and Computers Warehouse professionals can…
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How facility operators protect workers and assets while cutting downtime. By: Gareth Dunning, Contributor In busy manufacturing, warehousing and industrial environments, the need for protective measures has become paramount to combat work vehicle and machinery dangers. One such measure is installing protective guarding in critical areas. Protective guarding can be effective in numerous ways and comes…
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This article first appeared as a blog post at www.igps.net. There are numerous factors to consider when choosing a pallet supplier. Choosing the wrong supplier can lead to issues that affect every aspect of a business while choosing the right one can make a considerable difference in supply chain efficiency and financial results. Factors to…
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If your picking is still manual, there’s room for improvement. Contributor: MHI Solutions Community Picking can be one of the most labor-intensive activities in your facility, and if you’re still managing it manually, you’re likely losing out on valuable cost savings. This is especially true in today’s tight labor market, where almost every warehouse is…
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By: David Hoover, Contributor It’s a given that every profession has its own training timeframes. For doctors, it’s about 8-10 years, two years/1,500 hours for airline pilots and 12-14 months for welders. Can you guess how long it took me to get a “forklift license” online? It took 23 minutes through one company and 32…
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