News Analysis and Opinion (Editor’s Note: The following article reflects the opinions and views of the author.) A Dollar General store in Texas has received five citations from the US Occupational Safety and Health Administration and faces up to $162,800 in fines after inspectors found numerous safety violations, including emergency exits blocked with cases of … Read more
The Dollar Tree discount store chain has agreed to adhere to a strict set of rules and pay more $825,000 in fines after a federal agency found multiple safety violations at its stores, including blocked emergency exits, obstructed access to exit routes and electrical equipment, and improper material storage. The US Occupational Safety and Health … Read more
A cemetery on Long Island was fined more than $123,00 by the US Occupational Safety and Health Administration last month after one of its employees was accidentally buried during a cave-in at a grave he was digging. The incident occurred May 7 at the St. Charles/Resurrection Cemeteries in Farmingdale, New York, about an hour west of … Read more
When talking about safety in the warehouse the subject is usually focused on forklifts. Since we have covered that issue in previous articles, I intend to discuss other safety issues that need consideration. These include mechanical handling on the dock. You probably are aware that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is the U.S. … Read more
In my first installment of Hiring Forklift Drivers – Part I: Targeting the Right Candidate, I discussed the process of targeting applicants such as identifying and seeking applications from experienced, skilled forklift operators. In Part II I will discuss how you can identify possible forklift operators from a reservoir of skilled individuals who have no … Read more
A little more than a year ago, Zachery Boland was standing on the podium in his cap and gown at Granite City High School receiving his diploma. Last week, the young man was killed in a tragic forklift accident that didn’t need to happen. Last month, Boland, 19, got a job as a forklift operator at … Read more
(Editor’s Note: In today’s Thursday Feature, we examine a potential danger that crops up every year about this time: Heat illness and heat stroke.) Each year, thousand of workers are overcome by excessive heat while working outdoors under the scorching sun. Many even die. But heat illness is entirely preventable if you know the signs … Read more
(Editor’s Note: In this week’s Thursday Feature, we take a closer look at one of the most common types of personal protective equipment: The respirator) Respirators are protective devices that cover the nose and mouth or the entire face or head in order to protect against gasses, dirty air, or other atmospheric dangers. There are … Read more
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the fatal injury rate for warehouse workers is higher than the national average for all industries. If you are a warehouse worker, then you don’t need anyone to tell you how hazardous your job is. A potential for an accident that can harm or even kill … Read more
Having a clean warehouse is essential. It assures efficient and safe operation and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), an agency of the United States Department of Labor that has jurisdiction over warehouse safety and health issues, requires it. The source of much of the mess in a warehouse is the inventory itself and … Read more
