As I write this, Christmas 2016 is only a few weeks away. And, as it has been for the last few years, shoppers are once again relying on e-commerce to buy and deliver gifts on time. That means a great demand on next-day delivery. The pressure is mounting for more and more warehouses to have … Read more
While the biggest construction contractors often have teams of safety and health specialists on staff to help identify and eliminate safety hazards, smaller-scale contractors who make up the majority of construction businesses are generally on their own. Until now, that is. The US Occupational Safety and Health Administration recently issued a new guide designed to … Read more
Quick: What is the average height of all the employees in your workplace? In the US, the average height for men is 5 foot 10 inches. For women, the average height is 5 feet 4 inches. But that’s the national average. Most of your worker are going to be either taller or shorter than that. … Read more
It appears that more e-commerce and omni-channel retailers are turning to plastic pouches, also known as polybags, for shipping non-fragile products. Reports say that this is occurring because the bags cost less per unit to ship. Distribution centers and warehouses appear to favor the lighter weight of the bags and less use of storage space … Read more
If you have a dolly, cart, or other materials handling transport vehicle that is out of service, you may not always have to buy an entirely new replacement. In many cases, you can save money and get your vehicle back on the job faster by simply replacing its casters. Casters are the wheels the fit … Read more
At Bahrns.com, we do more than just provide materials handling equipment, parts, and supplies to our wide range of commercial and industrial customers. We also strive to educate our clients, vendors, and others in the materials handling community on the latest materials handling topics, new equipment, and issues that are important to our industry. There’s … Read more
Many businesses use potentially dangerous chemicals every day. While usually these chemicals are safely controlled, in the event of an accidental spill they can put your employees, and your business, in real danger. Cleaning up chemicals the right way is essential to everybody’s safety. Here are five things you absolutely, positively need to know about … Read more
One of the unexpected victims of digitization is the common bookcase. Only a few years ago, bookcases in most offices were stuffed with manuals, reference books, and other materials that needed to be frequently accessed. Today, however, practically every bit of information you need can be accessed faster, more efficiently, and from anywhere using your … Read more
An essential tool in the day-to-day operation of a warehouse is the pallet. However, there is a problem when it comes to storing them. It isn’t unusual for even the tallest order pickers to have difficulty reaching or bending to fetch these bulky items resulting in ergonomic issues that threaten the health of workers. Moreover, … Read more
Office furniture is something many businesses take for granted. From a financial perspective, investing in things like ergonomically correct chairs or updating desks and shelving wouldn’t seem to pay long-term dividends. But if you look a little more closely at it, you can see that buying new office equipment can actually benefit your business in … Read more
