Here is a special sneak preview of upcoming stories you will soon see on the Bahrns blog: Robot cars that run on battery power are no longer science fiction. They increasingly are becoming the norm as the auto industry undergoes a major revolution. Laser reactive marking technology is the new wave which does away with ink … Read more
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
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
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
Here is a special sneak preview of some of the stories you will find coming soon on the Bahrns blog: Young, new workers don’t always know or understand their rights, but a new website designed to inform and educate workers aged 15 to 24 could change all that … Will taking the “Low-Cost” forklift route … Read more
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
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
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
Here is a special sneak preview of some of the stories you will find coming soon on the Bahrns blog: When transporting materials on flatbeds, in pickup truck beds, or even in car trunks, it’s always a good idea to secure them. But what’s the best method? We’ll take a look … In the Know: … Read more
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
