How to ensure compliance. By: Rachel Krubsack, Contributor In January 2023, OSHA issued a revised Combustible Dust National Emphasis Program (NEP), CPL 03-00-008, which replaces its March 2008 directive. Like its predecessor, the revised NEP contains policies and procedures for inspecting workplaces that generate or handle combustible dusts; and for determining whether such workplaces have…
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The benefits and limitations of smart technology in PPE. By: Vicki McDonald Kastory Protective footwear has evolved for centuries, and has come a long way since 17th century farmers protected their feet with stiff, wooden sabots. But even though manufacturers are continuously innovating, the primary purpose of safety footwear has remained fundamentally the same —…
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Cardiac arrest can happen anywhere, and seconds count. By: Alyssa Fillmore, Contributor Employees trained to respond to a medical emergency in the workplace can make all the difference between life and death. For most companies, training starts with OSHA standards that require the employer to train employees in the safety and health aspects of their…
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Enhancing WMS with AI-driven orchestration for order fulfillment, inventory and labor. By: Keith Moore, Contributor Warehouses face ongoing labor shortages, driven by the rapid growth of e-commerce and a lack of skilled workers. High turnover rates are common due to the physically demanding work and the volatility of certain industries. The rise in e-commerce demand…
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Choose automation solutions wisely and apply technologies correctly for peak efficiency. By: Rickey Woodley, Contributor In today’s competitive logistics landscape, intralogistics automation is essential for optimizing internal workflows, reducing costs, and improving productivity in warehouses and distribution centers. Automated systems such as automated guided vehicles (AGVs) and automated storage retrieval systems (ASRS) streamline material handling,…
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