Packaging Materials More Important than Ever

Boxes, crates, pallets, and even packing tape are flying off the shelves at a faster rate than ever before. That’s because consumers have become spoiled by online shopping and expect their purchases to be delivered to their doorstep overnight and for free. It’s called the “Amazon Effect”, named for the giant online retailer that is … Read more

When Repairing Racking Systems, Look at the Big Picture

In a recent YouTube video that has gone viral in the past few weeks, a forklift operator nicks the corner of a warehouse shelf only to have the entire racking system completely collapse all around him. While this video was popular, it illustrates the fact that most warehouse racking systems are integrated and that a … Read more

Benefits of Manually Operated Lifts

Running a warehouse, distribution center, dock, or any other type of materials handling business is practically impossible without the right equipment. Lifting and moving boxes, pallets, and equipment manually isn’t just unsafe, it’s also inefficient. But when a business is just starting out, it’s not always possible to spend a fortune on powered equipment like … Read more

Busy Holiday Season Presents Unique Dangers

For many businesses, the holiday season is by far the busiest time of year. Most retailers prepare for holiday shopping by boosting their inventory levels, hiring and training seasonal staff, and even reconfiguring their showrooms to accommodate larger crowds. But businesses should also get ready for the holidays by anticipating potential hazards and taking the … Read more

5 Substances to Store in Your Safety Cabinet

Flammables cabinets save live. They prevent the accidental ignition of flammable substances and prevent a fire from spreading should they occur. If you use flammable materials in your workplace and need someplace safe and secure to store them, consider using a flammables cabinet. They offer a convenient, affordable way to instantly increase workplace safety. If … Read more

Trench Fatalities on the Rise

Working in trenches and excavations has always been dangerous, but today it is riskier than ever. According to a recent report from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of workers killed in trench-related accidents nearly doubled in 2016 over the average of the previous five years. Part of that undoubtedly has to do … Read more

Use Trusted Sources When Searching Online

If you are like most people, you probably use the Internet to find the products and service you need more often than not. Thanks to the Digital Revolution, whether you use a laptop, tablet, or smartphone, just about anything you want or need is only a few taps away. Yet it is still relatively early … Read more

Bulb Siphon Pumps Offer Convenience, Safety

Anyone who has ever had to siphon gas out of a car or truck can testify to the value of having a bulb siphon pump. The alternative — using your mouth and lungs to get enough suction to start the gas moving through the siphon hose — is not only distasteful, it can also be … Read more

Hot Weather, Direct Sun Can Be Dangerous to Workers

As summer heads into the “dog days” — with prolonged high temperatures and unrelenting sun — businesses need to protect their workers. Heat illness can cause permanent injury to people and can put employers at risk of liability if they don’t take steps to prevent it. The key to preventing heat-related injuries can be reduced … Read more