Enhancing Safety in the material handling area with Linde Reverse Assist Radar for Forklifts
Forklifts are essential to the efficiency of warehouse operations, often moving heavy loads and navigating through narrow aisles. However, operating forklifts comes with inherent risks, especially when reversing. Studies have shown that more than half of all industrial truck accidents happen when the vehicle reverses. This is primarily due to the driver’s limited view of the rear and blind spots. The challenge intensifies when...
Safety on the job gets personal
In-person training, a deliberate hiring process, and ongoing safety conversations are a few of the ways some in the industry suggest maintaining a safe warehouse. To David Hoover, safety is a highly personal issue. Hoover, president of Forklift Training Systems, had a close perspective of about 10 workplace fatalities during his career. “I’ve seen what it does to families. I have seen people so badly injured they don’t live their...
Common questions on forklift training and trainers
OSHA doesn’t list qualifications for forklift operators, requiring only that the employer certify the operator. The operator need not possess a driver’s license, but must be at least 18 years old under child labor laws. Beyond that, the operator must go through training under a qualified trainer. Unfortunately, OSHA’s criteria for trainers are somewhat vague. Below are some common questions on forklift training. Does OSHA require a...
Stressing safety and safety related services to your customers is good business
With this month’s issue we are putting the spotlight on safety, it is a good time to discuss some products, accessories, and services that can be a part of a dealership’s aftermarket offering. Additionally, discuss how Customer Service Sales Reps, Parts Professionals, and Service Technicians can all drive the sales of said products and services. In my last article, I talked about dedicated customer service sales reps will allow your...
Top tips to keep Forklift Fleet Operators safe
Forklifts are an everyday essential in material handling operations, which is why forklift safety is a top priority in the industry. Ninety percent of Class 4 and 5 forklifts are powered by propane, which is why proper propane safety practices are an important priority for crews across the country. With safety top of mind this June, below are some of the top tips for operators, floor workers, and truck drivers alike to stay safe...
In pursuit of safety
Safety in the workplace is a goal offering numerous benefits. From aiding in worker retention and meeting standards to ensuring the best for employees, safety is one of the keys to an organization’s success. New designs making an impact One company that has been bringing its safety technology to the industry in recent years is seeing some positive results. HeroWear designs exosuits that aid workers in performing demanding movements at...
Bringing Li-ion to material handling markets
As lithium-ion power becomes more common in material handling industries, companies providing the batteries are working through current supply chain logistics and within the rare materials markets to get Li-ion power to customers. And some say they foresee the demand for lithium being strong through 2023. Green Cubes Technology is a business that develops and manufactures “safe and reliable electrification solutions that enable...
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