Getting your forklift certification isn’t an arduous task. It typically consists of a cyber-course, a written exam and a hands-on forklift test. The entire program can be administered at your workplace if your facility has an OSHA-certified instructor on site. Once your certification is established, it can usually be renewed by re-taking the hands-on … Read more
Battery Handling Systems — the manufacturer of battery supplies and accessories for the materials handling industry — has introduced a new line of labels and label kits that can be used to improve safety in the workplace by increasing awareness about potential dangers. BHS, which is based in St. Louis, Missouri, has created the warning … Read more
Attorneys at the New Jersey-based firm Kaplan and Kaplan say no accident should go unreported, nor should you wait to report an accident you have at work. The law firm’s website says many people are afraid to “make waves” in their work place by reporting accidents. Kaplan and Kaplan has operated for 50 years and … Read more
In busy warehouses, manufacturing facilities and other workplaces, forklifts, power jacks and other heavy materials handling equipment is often whizzing around quickly, creating a potentially dangerous environment for workers who are walking around the facility on foot. When workplace accidents occur, it’s usually the pedestrian who is the one that is injured. So it’s important … Read more
Army logistics: Material handling on a higher level Many material handlers face challenges that can make the workday feel like a battle. You have to wrap pallets to prevent collapse, and you to negotiate obstacles carefully and quickly as you move your load across the warehouse floor-tasks the average person can’t understand if they’ve never … Read more
A small sign on a hiking trail in the mountains of Colorado reads “abandoned mine shafts will kill you”. Mine safety experts make many trips into old mine shafts each year to rescue hikers who ventured in despite warnings of the many safety hazards-poisonous air, the possibility of collapse, and protruding objects that can stab … Read more
The US Occupational Health and Safety Administration was created by the Workplace Safety Act passed by the US Congress and signed into law by then-President Richard Nixon in 1970. Since then, the agency has investigated thousands of workplace accidents and helped reduce workplace deaths by 62% and employee injuries by 42%. As a result of … Read more
One tenth of Americans suffer from hearing loss. While the leading cause of hearing loss is due to old age, noise exposure is a close second. For material handlers who work in factories, there is certainly a risk. There’s also plenty of risk for construction workers, landscape technicians and others who operate loud equipment. If … Read more
Your forklift batteries must always be handled with care-that’s given. So is taking pains to make sure you charge them for the correct amount of time and hook them up correctly to the charger. Batteries are expensive and you need them to last their full life. You also can’t afford the down time if you … Read more
Warehouses can be dirty, grimy buildings, with all sorts of pollutants and particles floating around. While we realize this, many people – laborers and management alike – still do not fully comprehend the adverse effects of poor air quality, particularly in large warehouses. Effects of Poor Indoor Air Quality The effects of poor indoor air … Read more
