Heavy Equipment Accidents – When employees work with warehouse heavy equipment such as a forklift every day, they tend to get very comfortable using the equipment. This can be very …

Lately, the logistics industry and supply chains have been receiving more media attention than ever, unfortunately, it’s not for the best reasons. With headlines in the media such as “Supply …

Chaotic work environments, distracted workers and equipment zooming through facilities such as distribution centers, manufacturing facilities, construction sites or ports can cause collision risks. According to the Bureau of Labor …

OSHA unveiled its preliminary list of the top 10 most-cited workplace safety violations for the fiscal year 2021 last week. The annual Top 10 list from OSHA doesn’t cover every important workplace …

High-visibility clothing is required to meet a designated level of visibility in a specified work environment. The requirements are in place to provide safety and protection. The high-visibility clothing requirements …

Workplace injuries cost the United States an estimated $250 billion each year, according to The Bureau of Labor Statistics. In fact, the number of non-fatal workplace injuries and accidents in …

The COVID-19 pandemic changed the way many Americans worked last year. So many businesses suffered as a result of the virus, with some having to close their doors completely. Now, thanks …

If you are selling material handling equipment, it’s likely you’ve been busy, as the industry is rapidly changing – new applications and processes to increase productivity and storage often means …

Working outdoors during hot summer months can be extremely physically demanding for hard working employees. Business owners have a responsibility to educate their employees on best practices for keeping themselves …

It’s safe to say that warehouse work is anything but safe. Employees typically spend their days constantly traveling up and down aisles, lifting and stacking heavy containers, and moving products …

Outdoor work can be physically demanding, especially in extreme weather conditions such as scorching hot temperatures during the summer months. As employers, it is important to educate employees regarding working in the …

When it comes to the employees in your warehouse, age is everything. The amount of diversity and job knowledge held within the minds of older employees is staggering and essential …

Safety failures and serious losses often begin with a very small thing – an annoying procedural task ignored for a bit too long, or the gradual erosion of a seemingly …

Take pride in workplace safety and sign PERC’s Mission Zero Pledge In honor of Forklift Safety Day, celebrated June 8, the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) is encouraging material …

The American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP), the world’s oldest professional safety organization with 36,000 members worldwide, releases the following statement in response to OSHA’s Emergency Temporary Standard to better …

We tend to think of power tools as virtually indestructible extensions of ourselves. After all, the word power is right there in the name. While it’s true that a properly …

Forklifts are often the workhorse of a facility or loading dock, efficiently moving and loading materials day after day. These machines bring countless benefits to businesses but introduce numerous hazards, …

Forklifts are key to workplace productivity but introduce a variety of hazards—many of which can be mitigated with an educated, proactive workforce. In fact, studies show that roughly 70 percent …

While it is an incredibly important component of our economy, warehouse work is not for everyone. It can be repetitive, challenging, and physically exhausting, but the hard-working men and women …

The lift truck industry is growing not only in volume, but in sophistication. Societal expectations for friendly interfaces, predictable performance, increased productivity, IoT connectivity and environmental safety are raising the …

Safety should be a top priority for any material handling operation. Overexertion is the most common type of workplace injury, accounting for 31% of all reported incidents. In light of …

Recent industry statistics reflect the fatal injury rate for warehouse employees ranks forklift accidents as the #1 OSHA-cited warehouse safety violation. That’s why Cal/OSHA requires all employers to “provide and maintain …

Safety Scanners from orbital wrapper manufacturer TAB Industries, LLC, Reading, Pa. (www.tabwrapper.com), feature proprietary sensor technology that recognizes the profiles of a forklift and a person and discerns one from …

Many material handling professionals are finding propane to be the most versatile, cost-effective, and environmentally-friendly energy solution for their forklift fleet. In fact, 90 percent of Class 4 and 5 …

OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) issued new proposal for 2021 updating its forklift and walking-working surfaces rulemaking regarding the powered industrial trucks standard that incorporates the 2018 Industry Consensus …

Construction sites are often crowded and busy work environments. Large construction projects, in particular, typically have large numbers of contractors and subcontractors working on different tasks simultaneously. It’s already challenging …

Working at height can be a hazardous job, one that exposes workers to significant risks that range from structure collapses to slipping through floor openings to being struck by falling …

It might be an understatement that technology has drastically changed modern logistics. From RFID and robotics to TMS systems that drive elastic logistics, there are few areas left untouched. One …

During the winter, many outdoor professions pack it in and wait for spring. But for some workers in construction, utilities, and other essential industries, winter is business as usual. Projects …

If you work in road construction, you’re probably already well-aware of the risks of the job. Unfortunately, the roadway is one of the most dangerous work environments for maintenance and …