As Type II safety helmets become standard on job sites, warehouse and distribution centers should consider the same. By: Ryan Barnes, Contributor When considering the difference in safety risks and personal protective equipment (PPE) standards between a construction site and a warehouse or distribution center environment, one might automatically assume that the construction industry poses…
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A new era of safety for warehouse workers. By: Karl Zelik, Contributor It comes as no surprise that the physical work required in warehouses can lead to serious injury if not approached with proper training and safety measures in place — especially as automation has rapidly increased and created higher physical expectations from workers to…
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Automated fulfillment solutions address safety challenges head-on. By: Kari Miikkulainen, Contributor In the fast-paced world of warehouse and distribution center (DC) operations, employee safety and well-being is a critical concern. Traditionally, these environments have relied heavily on manual labor, often requiring employees to perform physically demanding tasks like lifting and carrying heavy crates of goods,…
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Hand protection has been transformed, offering better safety plus more comfort, productivity and durability. By: Ben Julian, Contributor Hand protection has seen significant advancements in the past five years, driven by the need to reduce hand injuries and enhance worker safety across various industries. With evolving technologies and materials, the landscape of hand protection has…
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Dedicated educators guide personnel along a path of best practices and continuous learning. By: Jerad Heitzler and Todd Swinderman, Contributors Bulk handling belt conveyors are typically massive, powerful systems that can move tons of material per hour. They are essentially a giant elastic band, stretched tight and threaded through a maze of components then loaded…
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Factors to consider when transitioning to an automated material handling process. By: Brian Guzek, Contributor There are many challenges customers need their packaging and material handling equipment to address. First and foremost is easy operation. This hinges on original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) designing equipment to be easy to operate, troubleshoot and maintain. In addition, automation…
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The final 100 feet of your warehouse is the best place to start improving outgoing shipping operations. Contributor: MHI’s SLAM Industry Group One of the fastest ways to save money is to automate your final 100 feet. Here’s how to take charge of your cubing and weighing tasks. If you’re looking for a surefire way…
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By Nick Warrick Industrial establishments and warehouses automate most of their core functions. Still, modern technologies have limitations, necessitating workers to do manual activities. One such manual activity is material handling and storage. Material handling entails moving, securing, storing, and monitoring materials and finished products as they pass through various processes, from manufacturing to the…
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Contributor: Hughes Safety Showers In the US, more than 30 million people work in workplaces where chemicals are used and handled. In addition to being exposed to chemicals, these people also run the risk of further health issues, should the safety equipment these businesses have in place not be regularly maintained. The impact can be severe…
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Audible and visible signals reduce risk of dangerous, costly accidents By Jacob Vernon, Signaling Specialist Audible & Visual Signaling, Pfannenberg Settings where crane hoists are employed pose significant dangers to technicians, operators, and other workers on the floor. Because of these safety risks, everyone on the floor must be alert to the crane and its…
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• Bishamon
• Gorbel
• Herkules Equipment Corporation
• Nilfisk
• Tennsco
