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Choosing the Proper Work Light for the Job

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If you are working in non-illuminated area of your plant or warehouse or working outdoors during non-daylight hours, you are going to need to use a work light. The type of work light you choose depends on the type of job you are performing. While work lights come in a variety of strengths and sizes, … Read more

Are Your Fire Extinguishers Expired?

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If a small fire breaks out on your dock or in your warehouse, your employees may be trained to put it out with the nearest fire extinguisher. But what happens if the extinguisher they use has passed its expiration date? Quite possibly it has lost its pressure. the end result is that instead of dousing … Read more

How to Calibrate a Digital Scale

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The accuracy of your scale can determine whether your business is profitable or not. If your scale is not properly calibrated, you could be giving away product for free or overcharging your clients for what they purchase. Either option is not desirable if you want to maintain good  customer relations. Whether you are using a … Read more

Global Demand for Robots Rising

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Industrial RobotsThe demand for robots in manufacturing is predicted to increase nearly 11% to $20.2 billion by 2016. This growth rate is faster than the expected expansion in the global economy and overall manufacturing activity. In the US alone, the use of robots in manufacturing is expected to grow more than 15% in the next three years. In China, that figure is expected to be closer to 17%. Japan, Germany and South Korea also are predicted to show significant growth in the use of robots in manufacturing.

These statistics, compiled by the industry market research firm Freedonia Group , show rapid growth in robotics thanks to a number of key advances in robotic technology. These improvements include upgraded software, increased weight capacities, and improved dexterity. In the coming years, manufacturers will find new applications for robots as models that can perform more tasks enter the marketplace.

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Aerial Lift Safety

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Operating an aerial lift , whether it is a scissors lift, articulating boom lift, telescopic boom lift or another type,  presents actual a variety of dangers to both workers using the lifts and others in the area. Most lifts are powered by hydraulics, so there is always the risk of a crushing injury whenever the lift … Read more

Benefits of Owning a Picnic Table

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Nothing says summer has arrived like a traditional outdoor picnic. Whether you are cooking out in the backyard or providing your customers with a place to sit for a while, relax and enjoy the beautiful summer weather, picnic tables provide the perfect place to enjoy summer living. Types of Picnic Tables Picnic tables come in all … Read more

Mats and Worker Productivity

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When most companies install mats in their work spaces  they do so for safety purposes. Mats reduce slipping and keep employees working safely. Another enormous benefit to mats is increasing workplace productivity. This is especially important, when every labor hour counts. Mats not only provide an ergonomically correct work environment, but they have been proven to … Read more

Industrial Floor Sanitation and Safety

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When it comes to the cleanliness and safety of floor space in industrial production facilities and warehouses, operators could learn a lot from their local fast food restaurant. In most corner hamburger joints, if there is a spill of any kind, workers are trained to clean it up immediately and make sure the surface is completely clear … Read more

Forklift Safety in Public Places

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Is it legal to operate a forklift on a public road or highway? The answer is “No”. Because a forklift is used for material handling, it is considered a “special purpose” vehicle. As a result, it cannot be driven legally under its own power on public roads or in public parking lots. Forklift safety should always … Read more

Happy National Robotics Week!

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April 6 through 14 is National Robotics Week. This week celebrates the US as a world leader in robotics technology development. The first National Robotics Week was held in 2010 and was created by an Act of Congress. The inaugural week featured 50 separate events throughout the US.  This year the event has grown to include … Read more