Study Covers Training, Tech, Exec Buy-In Levels and More AI (artificial intelligence) safety training, labor shortages, supply chain challenges and PPE longevity – material handling / safety decision-makers had a lot to say about a number of key topics in a study commissioned recently by RDG Media. Wondering about the status of COVID-19 protocols in…
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By: Henry E. Payne, Ph.D., Contributor All workers need occupational safety and health training. More pointedly, they require training on the specific hazards they will encounter at their distinct worksites. Workers are frequently injured or made ill on the job because they encountered job hazards they were either not aware of, or they lack training…
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Protective gloves are a necessity for many workers, who must perform tasks that bring their hands into proximity or actual contact with harsh chemicals, bloodborne pathogens, sharp tools, heat, cold temperatures and other hazards. While most forms of hand protection can be worn regularly with no ill effects, there are a few that can have…
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By: Dom Tolli, Contributor Heroes don’t just exist on television or in the movies, they’re the people who walk alongside us each day – at work, school or your favorite restaurant. But even heroes need the right tools to save lives. It wasn’t long ago that millions of Americans witnessed Damar Hamlin collapse on the…
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By: Kevin Fipps, Contributor Wearable technology has emerged as a game-changer in the workplace. Tech gadgets such as smartwatches, smart glasses and fitness trackers are transforming the way we work by improving worker safety. Wearable devices can monitor employee movements and alert co-workers of danger, as well as measure fatigue, body temperature and repetitive…
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By: Maureen Paraventi Approximately three million workers in the U.S. use or service equipment that may unexpectedly release hazardous energy if that energy is not properly controlled. The results can be life altering or life ending: electrocution, burns, crushing, cutting, lacerating, amputations or fractures. According to OSHA, workers injured on the job from exposure to…
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By: Jane Marsh, Contributor Warehouses today face increasing pressure to become more efficient. E-commerce and global supply chain disruptions drive demand to unprecedented levels, yet many facilities still need to rely on slow, heavily manual workflows. Thankfully, there are many potential solutions — improving labeling systems is one of the most straightforward. Many warehouse efficiency…
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By: Russ Niedzwiecki, Contributor Forklifts and MEWPs (Mobile Elevating Work Platforms) are familiar pieces of equipment in manufacturing facilities and warehouses of all types; however, there are significant safety concerns with both. Forklifts and MEWPs are both heavy and difficult to stop. Forklifts can tip over if the load they’re carrying is not properly balanced.…
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Contributed By: Steel King Working with a rack supplier with integrated building permit services can fast-track the project. Problem: Building permit problems can delay new warehouse construction or distribution center retrofits by weeks or months. Solution: Bringing in an experienced warehouse storage rack supplier early in the process can help facility managers avoid being blindsided…
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MHI’s newest industry group takes on alternative power sources for motive material handling. Contributed by: MHI’s Advanced Energy Council (AEC) As countries, states and individual companies look to the future, sustainability is rising to the top as a core value. Alternate energy solutions are essential to reducing carbon footprints across supply chains, and most industries…
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