July 2015
How to Limit Warehouse Inventory Damage with Proper Outfitting
In a warehouse or distribution center, inventory damage is a big deal. It’s a frustrating, expensive, and time-consuming problem, and even in a well-run facility, occasional product damage is virtually unavoidable.
Protecting Pallet Racks From Forklift Damage
It’s easy to blame the workers, but pallet rack damage is usually caused by a bad floor plan or inferior shelving. This is especially true for warehouses that utilize every inch of available space...
Common Types of Forklift Collisions (And How to Avoid Them)
The first rule of forklift operation is simple: don't run into anything or anyone. Lift truck collisions can mean damaged stock, high fleet repair bills, and even injured workers.
Solus Group Announces July Sale on Lift Tables
Solus Group, a leading online warehouse equipment supplier, will offer a 15 percent discount on mobile lift tables and scissor lifts throughout the month of July.
Strategies for Preventing Back Pain in Material Handling Applications
In 1989, the U.S. Department of Labor issued a fact sheet titled, “Back Injuries — Nation’s #1 Workplace Safety Problem.” It’s a provocative title, but not misleading. In that year, more than a million back injuries were documented in U.S. workplaces. Manual material handling was the main source of worker’s compensation payments, and 80 percent of injuries related to that field involved the lower back.
The Ergonomic Benefits of Variable-Height Workstations
Ergonomics is often defined as “matching the work to the worker,” which sounds simple enough — materials simply need to be naturally positioned for workers. The problem, of course, is that workers come in all shapes and sizes.
Create a Safer Workplace with Dedicated Forklift Traffic Lanes
As every floor worker knows, a warehouse can be a busy place. Stock is constantly being replaced, and lift trucks with full pallet-loads sometimes compete with staff on foot for access to aisles. This mixed-traffic scenario subjects workers to potential risks, however, so it’s far from an ideal practice.