Contributor: Protective Guarding Manufacturers Association (ProGMA) of MHI Safety on and around mezzanines in distribution centers and warehouses should always be a prime consideration in design and use of the elevated platforms, and more so as the facilities get larger and higher. Where facilities commonly had a floor level and one or two upper levels,…
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Contributor: ProGMA of MHI Whether in a micro fulfillment or last mile-focused facility, material handling and supply chain industries play a critical role in the movement of goods from production to consumption, but it is important to consider the role of heavy and complex machinery and the safety precautions that should be taken. Implementation of…
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A variety of advanced task lighting options can significantly improve the safety and efficiency of utility crews and first responders during outages and disasters. By: Del Williams, Contributor When natural disasters occur, linemen and work crews must have sufficient lighting to clear debris, fix power lines, construct new towers and restore electric service at night…
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By: Cindy Pauley, Contributor Employers should help workers understand the four Ps of safety — people, places, personal protective equipment (PPE) and personal accountability. A new job is stressful enough, but adding all new safety rules to unfamiliar surroundings can create serious anxiety for new employees. Walking newbies through these four safety components as a…
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By: Rick Pedley, Contributor In honor of Workplace Eye Wellness Month, here are tips to help you keep your vision sharp and your eyes safe at work: Assess your job’s eye hazards and read up on the standards for eye protection in your industry; Choose between safety glasses and goggles, two of the most common…
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By: Kyle Smart, Contributor Warehouses are increasingly using robotic lift trucks to improve productivity. Seasoned managers might be inclined to assume that such significant efficiency gains must come at a steep price, but the truth is that robotic lift trucks actually help lower operating costs. While investing in automation can seem like a large expense…
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By: Tim Chiu, Contributor The supply chain has always been subject to the whims of the weather. From typhoons and flooding to earthquakes and wildfires, extreme weather has long caused supply chain bottlenecks across the globe, and experts have warned that these kinds of climate-related disruptions will only become more common in the years to…
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By: Jared Green, Contributor No one in business likes uncertainty, especially in the supply chain. Great strides are being made in bringing greater clarity to the supply chain and its operations. However, recent growth in e-commerce and increased demands on warehouses and distribution centers are helping to create operational uncertainties regarding capacity and the workforce.…
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Contributed by: MHI’s Conveyors & Sortation Systems (CSS) Industry Group One of the essential pieces of equipment in your facility, conveyors come with their share of safety hazards. Here’s how to prevent them. Back in 1908, a little-known inventor named Hymle Goddard patented the first conveyor. As often happens in the annals of history, however,…
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By: Derek Rickard, Contributor Just a few years ago, the average consumer didn’t think much about the supply chain. They’d go shopping in store or online to find what they wanted and deal with occasional frustrations, like out-of-stocks and shipping delays around the holidays. But by and large, access to the products they needed was…
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