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Aerial Work Platform Safety: Up and Down

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Aerial Work Platform Safety cannot be stressed enough. On average, 50 people a year are killed while using them. This number does not even encompass accidents involving the operator and bystanders; both reported and not reported. Most, if not all, of the deaths and injury can easily be avoided by a few simple rules. Following … Read more

The Importance of Forklift Preventive Maintenance

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Preventive Maintenance Makes Everyone HappyToo often big business tries to cut back on doing preventive maintenance in attempts to cut back on overhead. Small to medium sized business will often try to do the same. This is a huge mistake and ends up costing more in the long run. In this post we will discuss the advantages of preventive maintenance (PM) and how not participating in a PM program in regards to your equipment is the same as just breaking it yourself.

Gaining Control of the Situation

Preventive maintenance is the foundation of any maintenance strategy. Having a strategy in place means that you schedule 80% of your maintenance at least a week in advance without losing any equipment. Some of you are thinking this is impossible because you would need an extra forklift as the ones you are currently using are going nearly 24/7 as it is. No, you do not need an extra, you are already short one.

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Choosing the Proper Work Light for the Job

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If you are working in non-illuminated area of your plant or warehouse or working outdoors during non-daylight hours, you are going to need to use a work light. The type of work light you choose depends on the type of job you are performing. While work lights come in a variety of strengths and sizes, … Read more

Are Your Fire Extinguishers Expired?

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If a small fire breaks out on your dock or in your warehouse, your employees may be trained to put it out with the nearest fire extinguisher. But what happens if the extinguisher they use has passed its expiration date? Quite possibly it has lost its pressure. the end result is that instead of dousing … Read more

How to Calibrate a Digital Scale

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The accuracy of your scale can determine whether your business is profitable or not. If your scale is not properly calibrated, you could be giving away product for free or overcharging your clients for what they purchase. Either option is not desirable if you want to maintain good  customer relations. Whether you are using a … Read more

Global Demand for Robots Rising

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Industrial RobotsThe demand for robots in manufacturing is predicted to increase nearly 11% to $20.2 billion by 2016. This growth rate is faster than the expected expansion in the global economy and overall manufacturing activity. In the US alone, the use of robots in manufacturing is expected to grow more than 15% in the next three years. In China, that figure is expected to be closer to 17%. Japan, Germany and South Korea also are predicted to show significant growth in the use of robots in manufacturing.

These statistics, compiled by the industry market research firm Freedonia Group , show rapid growth in robotics thanks to a number of key advances in robotic technology. These improvements include upgraded software, increased weight capacities, and improved dexterity. In the coming years, manufacturers will find new applications for robots as models that can perform more tasks enter the marketplace.

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Aerial Lift Safety

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Operating an aerial lift , whether it is a scissors lift, articulating boom lift, telescopic boom lift or another type,  presents actual a variety of dangers to both workers using the lifts and others in the area. Most lifts are powered by hydraulics, so there is always the risk of a crushing injury whenever the lift … Read more

Benefits of Owning a Picnic Table

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Nothing says summer has arrived like a traditional outdoor picnic. Whether you are cooking out in the backyard or providing your customers with a place to sit for a while, relax and enjoy the beautiful summer weather, picnic tables provide the perfect place to enjoy summer living. Types of Picnic Tables Picnic tables come in all … Read more

Mats and Worker Productivity

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When most companies install mats in their work spaces  they do so for safety purposes. Mats reduce slipping and keep employees working safely. Another enormous benefit to mats is increasing workplace productivity. This is especially important, when every labor hour counts. Mats not only provide an ergonomically correct work environment, but they have been proven to … Read more

Industrial Floor Sanitation and Safety

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When it comes to the cleanliness and safety of floor space in industrial production facilities and warehouses, operators could learn a lot from their local fast food restaurant. In most corner hamburger joints, if there is a spill of any kind, workers are trained to clean it up immediately and make sure the surface is completely clear … Read more