Blog - Workplace Safety
Are you up to the challenge of keeping your workers safe?
06/22/2016
Any time workers are around heavy machinery the potential for injury and accidents naturally increases. When the heavy machinery is constantly moving, like on a loading dock, the chance for mishaps grows even more. Any business with a loading dock – be it a warehouse, distribution center, retail store or another type of business
Equipment to Improve Worker Safety when Performing Common Tasks
08/18/2015
Warehouses can be dangerous environments. Beyond fall, collision and impact hazards, there are less obvious hazards that pose equally serious safety risks. Poor workstation design and the repetitive nature of many warehouse tasks opens the door to both acute muscle trauma and repetitive strain injuries (RSI). Besides an ethical obligation to create a safe workplace,
Minimize Warehouse Hazards With the Right Equipment
06/10/2015
OSHA reports that the rate of fatal injuries among warehouse workers is higher than the national average for all industries. Your warehouse does not have to be a high risk environment. By adopting good workplace practices, installing the right safety systems, and properly equipping your employees to perform their duties, you can mitigate common hazards
Stacking Pallets Safely in a Warehouse
06/03/2015
The desire to improve space utilization in warehouse environments has resulted in a variety of space-saving solutions. Advanced pallet and racking systems, including selective pallet, drive-in, and push-back racking systems can dramatically increase storage capacity within a facility. However, failure to follow proper racking and stacking practices can create dangerous conditions for warehouse personnel and
Interlocking Dock Equipment for Safety: Loading Dock Best Practices
05/26/2015
Without proper safeguards, loading docks present a number of serious safety hazards. Moving truck trailers, cargo flows and elevated dock platforms left unguarded create dangerous fall and crush risks. These risks are not new. Historically, companies have explored ways to improve dock safety; however, most methods rely on employees and drivers following strict procedures. Despite
Top Warehouse Safety Products
04/01/2015
Proper selection and deployment of warehouse safety equipment can play a significant role in protecting building occupants, reducing risk of facility/equipment damage and lowering your insurance premiums. Warehouse safety products, in the context of this post, include items designed to safeguard people, equipment and building infrastructure. What follows is a highlight of select products with
Improve Workplace Safety with the Right Equipment
04/11/2014
Safety in warehouses and distribution centers is a big concern for many employers. Warehouses are busy places that often include heavy equipment and complex machinery, and loading docks especially involve large vehicles and a lot of activity. Workplace safety in warehouses, factories and other commercials facilities is not only good for protecting the workforce; it