Hidden hazards that kill people

How can you be certain your work area is safe? You’ve been trained and you know about wearing proper PPE that is fully functional and intact. So why then, do people still die on jobsites despite taking all the normal safety precautions? You need to conduct a job safety analysis A video published by the … Read more

Coping with Worker Distraction

Often, when an accident occurs in a warehouse or manufacturing facility, the culprit is distraction. It doesn’t have to be a lengthy or major distraction to make a difference – a recent study from Michigan State University determined that a distraction or interruption of only 3 seconds is enough to disrupt a manual task and … Read more

Preventing Back Injuries

At the warehouse it is important to know that your employer has your back — both literally and figuratively. Preventing back injuries is one of the most important steps you can take to ensure that you will have a future well-being physically and mentally. Back injuries are serious and while there are procedures and medication … Read more

Making Your Workplace Safe For Changing Forklift Batteries

Industrial forklifts that are battery powered are used in an increasing variety of manufacturing and warehouse operations. Today’s electric batteries provide benefits like reduced emission, which helps many businesses (from small, family-owned groups to large corporations), achieve “green” goals regarding environmental responsibility. The other obvious benefits of today’s electric lift trucks are longer running times … Read more

Using Safety Cabinets to Store Flammable and Combustible Liquids

Whether you own a small business, work for a large company, or just spend time in your garage with building and repair projects, it’s important to consider the safety and compliance issues of your operations. This can ensure the continued productivity, profit, or simple enjoyment you – or those working for you – gain from … Read more

Five Safety Tips For Loading and Moving Tables With a Dolly

Last time, we considered the benefits of table dollies and how they make loading and unloading your folding tables a lot easier. It’s also important to remember the benefit of reducing or eliminating back injuries from your business, school or church! KI makes table dollies that are durable, easy to operate and useful for almost … Read more

Prevent Workplace Injuries with an Onsite Table Dolly.

If you have to move or store folding tables, you will want to choose a high-quality brand of dolly that will make your task a lot easier. While this might seem like a minor issue, the proper selection and proper use of table dollies can cut down one of the leading safety issues in many … Read more