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Website Advises Young People of their Workplace Rights

Each year, millions of teenagers get their first job. But whether it’s working a fast food restaurant or helping out at a construction site, there are workplace dangers at just about every workplace. Unfortunately, many young workers aren’t aware of their rights under the law — especially their right to work in a safe workplace. … Read more

Is a Low-Cost Lift Right For You?

  Like many products, dealers are selling forklifts on a good, better, best strategy. Of course, the mid-range lift truck market will account for most of the sales. The larger warehouses favor the upper tier premium trucks that feature the bells and whistles including data capturing ability and integration ability with warehouse management software. The … Read more

Now Hear This: ‘OSHA Wants Your Noise Reduction Ideas’

Every year, an estimated 22 million workers risk losing all or part of their hearing as a result of workplace noise hazards. Now two government agencies are turning to a group experts for ideas on how to reduce workplace noise: The workers themselves. “Hear and Now – The Noise Safety Challenge” is a national contest … Read more

Majority of Millennials Are Clueless When It Comes to Changing a Tire

Most young people wouldn’t know what to do if they were to get a flat tire while driving … other than using an app to call for help. According to a survey conducted by Michelin, 52% of teens lack the basic auto repair skills required to change a flat tire. But they aren’t the only … Read more

OSHA Regulations for Powered Industrial Trucks – Part V – Checklist

In Part One of my series on OSHA Regulations Concerning Industrial Trucks, I discussed responsibilities warehouse executive have in assure safe forklift operations. In part Two, I discussed what OSHA expected warehouses to do concerning the training of forklift operators. In Part Three, I covered OSHA requirements concerning pre-use inspections and operations of a forklift. … Read more

Securing Loads: Bungee Cords or Ratchet Straps?

Moving a load on the back of a flatbed, pickup, or even in the trunk of your personal car can be tricky. If the load shifts or tips during transport, it could spill or even fall out of your vehicle. And if you can’t see it because your vision is obstructed, you may not even … Read more

How to Size Pallet Racks for Your Warehouse

If you are building a new warehouse or expanding an existing space, one of the biggest questions is what size pallet shelving to install. You want to be sure you can fit both the size and quantity of pallets you will frequently be handling while still providing enough room for your forklifts, hand trucks, and … Read more