Businesses that expose workers to potentially hazardous chemicals that could cause blindness or damage to their eyesight are required by law to have working emergency eyewash stations available at all times. In some cases, an emergency shower that can wash hazardous materials — especially corrosive chemicals or radiation — from workers’ bodies also should be … Read more
The cargo container shipping industry is scrambling to comply with new international regulations that are about to go into effect. In less than 90 days, any shipping container leaving from any port in the world will need to have a verified shipping document that is signed either electronically or by hand by the shipper on … Read more
In the coming decade, eight so-called “disruptive technologies” are going to change the way businesses in the materials handling industry operate, according to a new report based on interviews with industry executives. These transformative changes will create “always-on” supply chains that will provide more efficiency, improved visibility, and better customer service. The report — “Accelerating … Read more
Here is a special sneak preview of some of the stories you will find coming soon on the Bahrns blog: Today’s “always-on” supply chain will be affected by eight disruptive technologies in the coming seven to ten years. We’ll tell you what they are and how your business can adapt … The most high traffic … Read more
The owner of a Philadelphia-area roofing company has been sentenced to ten months in prison for ordering employees to lie to federal investigators looking into the death of one of his employees at a historic church. James J. McCullagh, 60, of Meadowbrook, Pennsylvania, also received two years probation during his sentencing hearing March 29 in … Read more
For many warehouses, docks and other businesses, the problem with pallets is stacking and storing them safely. All too often, storing pallets are an afterthought. While some slotted, nesting plastic pallets are a little easier to store, wood pallets offer more of a challenge for many operations. When not stored properly, wood pallets can break, … Read more
In the past year, there have been 10 deaths and more than 20 serious injuries involving scissor lifts. And now the US Occupational Safety and Health Administration is issuing a warning to companies that use the lift devices. Scissor lifts are widely used in warehouses, factories, docks, construction, and in the retail and entertainment industries. … Read more
Here is a special sneak preview of some of the stories you will find coming up on the Bahrns blog this week: Scissors lifts are used in businesses and construction sites from coast to coast. So why is OSHA now issuing a safety bulletin about these common workplace vehicles? We’ll tell you … Distribution operations … Read more
Ask any trash collector and they will tell you: People will throw absolutely anything in the trash. Never mind if it contains harmful materials that could pollute the environment or poison the water table. Today, one of the most dangerous items that commonly makes its way into the trash pile are printed circuit boards, those … Read more
Three companies are continuing to develop their own drone delivery programs. They include Maersk Tankers, Amazon, and Wal-Mart. Maersk Tankers has been testing the use of drones to deliver to vessels at sea. The drones have been certified for explosive environments. According to Maersk, the purpose of the experiment is to see if drones can … Read more
