As people in the warehouse industry are well aware, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is the federal government agency that is tasked for assuring safety in the workplace. In that vain, it has authority to issue violations of forklift safety on warehouses. Although there have been massive campaigns enticing warehouse managers to take … Read more
A forklift is an essential part of a warehouse operation. However, as is the case with any machine there comes a time when the lift can’t provide the service it once did. Some warehouse owner may not be aware that there are recycling companies around the country that will purchase your old forklift, recycle the … Read more
You could buy a prized race horse, but if you don’t know how to ride it, you’re not going to become a champion jockey. You won’t win the Indy 500 by buying the fastest race car, either. When we look at races that are won, it is usually because of the driver, not the car. … Read more
Just as the sun rises in the east and sets in the west, there will be times when a warehouse fleet manager will have to consider replacing their forklifts. The prospect of replacing a fleet or certain vehicles within the fleet is not a one-time consideration. It’s possible that a fleet manager will oversee a … Read more
Hoppers are useful tools for many businesses, including factories, warehouses, dock operations, and other places where efficient materials handling is critical to success. What are hoppers? While there are many different types, essentially they are all similar. Most feature a large reservoir where materials can be collected by dumping them into the top. Then at … Read more
Whether you are a homeowner or a small contractor, occasionally projects are going to come up that require bigger and more powerful tools than you currently own. An example might be unloading a palletized delivery of topsoil for your home’s backyard. Or, if you are a contractor, moving a truckload of supplies from a flatbed … 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
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
In Part One of my series on OSHA Regulations Concerning Industrial Trucks, I discussed responsibilities warehouse executives have in assuring safe forklift operation. 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 operation of a … Read more
In my first of a series of articles on the OSHA rules pertaining to powered industrial trucks, I discussed responsibilities of all parties in the warehouse including management, supervisor, and employees on proper operation of lifts. In Part II, I covered requirements for warehouse programs involved in the training of powered industrial truck operators. In … Read more
