Ken Bowyer, a crane operator for ALL Crane Rental of Florida, based in Tampa, has been named champion of the 2014 National Crane Rodeo. The event was held during the ConExpo/CONAGG 2014 trade show in Las Vegas. Bowyer said his favorite Stetson cowboy hat brought him the luck he needed during the event, even though … Read more
Avery Products — the Brea, California, based manufacturer of labels, name badges, business cards, dividers and other products — recently unveiled a new free app that can be used with Google Docs to make a variety of popular Avery labels and name badges. Called the Avery Label Merge, the new add-on lets you do everything … Read more
If your business works with any type of chemicals — from industrial solvents to cleaning supplies — you are legally obligated to provide access to Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for each and every chemical at all times. The reason for this is simple: In the event of an accident or exposure to a chemical, … Read more
Managers at Asmus Farm Supply, in Rake, Iowa, had a problem. The heating and cooling bills for their 40-foot-high warehouse were unbearable. But just as unbearable were the oppressive heat and cold that their employees had to endure. The solution? Asmus installed two high-volume, low-speed fans that recirculated heated air back down the floor level, … Read more
For Seegrid Corp. — the Pittsburgh-based manufacturer of automated guided vehicles (AGVs) for warehouses, factories and other industrial applications — 2013 was a record-breaking year. But that is just the latest in a series of sales growths that the company has experienced, according to Amanda Merrell, Seegrid’s marketing director. “AGVs are becoming the solution of … 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
Here’s a special sneak preview of the articles you will find on the Bahrns blog this week: We use stepladders to make hard to reach jobs easier. But they also can be extremely dangerous if used incorrectly. We’ll tell you what you need to know to use them safely. Quick: Where is your MSDS three-ring … Read more
Stepladders are commonly found in practically any work environment. They provide a handy, efficient way to reach elevated work areas quickly and conveniently. But they also are potentially dangerous and can result in injury and even death if used incorrectly. Training workers to follow good safety practices while using stepladders is the easiest way … Read more
Seegrid , the Pittsburgh-based manufacturer of driverless industrial vehicles, will participate in next month’s enormous CeMat 2014 trade show in Hanover, Germany. During the expo, which is scheduled for May 19 to 23, Seegrid will unveil new products for the European market that will allow companies to build efficiency and ensure agility in a dynamic … Read more
As this year’s cold and snowy winter makes way for a rainy April, it’s never too early to start thinking about your lawn and its watering requirements. While spring brings many areas plenty of rain, soon this may give way to the drier, more arid conditions of summer. That’s why it’s important that you have … Read more
