Here is a special sneak preview of some of the stories you will find coming soon on the Bahrns blog: When transporting materials on flatbeds, in pickup truck beds, or even in car trunks, it’s always a good idea to secure them. But what’s the best method? We’ll take a look … In the Know: … Read more
If you are building a new warehouse or expanding an existing space, one of the biggest questions is what size pallet shelving to install. You want to be sure you can fit both the size and quantity of pallets you will frequently be handling while still providing enough room for your forklifts, hand trucks, and … Read more
A Kentucky company was cited with federal safety citations last week after one of its workers was killed in a fall while working at a UPS facility in Addison, Illinois. The company, Materials Handling Systems/MHS Technical Services, had been cited four months earlier for failing to provide workers with fall protection at the very same … Read more
Here is a special sneak preview of some of the stories you will find coming up on the Bahrns blog: At a UPS facility outside Chicago, a contractor replacing conveyor systems was cited for violating fall safety regulations. Four months later, a worker was killed after falling from a height. We’ll tell you what happened … Read more
When shipping small- or medium-sized items, often the best option is one of the simplest: A traditional cardboard box. Cardboard boxes come in a variety of sizes and strengths, from inexpensive, single-use shipping boxes to custom-made, reinforced cardboard boxes designed for repeated shipping uses. Yet, when it comes down to is, most cardboard boxes are … 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
Last month, the Dutch railroad Prorail announced that it will soon conduct test runs of new driverless freight trains on its run between Rotterdam and the German city of Emmerich. If successful, the self-driving trains could mark a new era in automated freight transportation in Europe. But the move comes not without controversy. The European … Read more
Here is a special sneak preview of some of the stories you will find coming soon on the Bahrns blog: Several countries around the world are experimenting with driverless freight trains. But the US still says “no”. We’ll explain why it could be some time before you see self-driving trains here … In the Know: … Read more
Lift tables can improve ergonomics in factories, warehouses, and other businesses, reducing the number of employee injuries and streamlining operations. But you will only maximize your benefits of using work tables if you choose the right model for your specific application. Before you buy as lift table, there are four essential questions you should ask … Read more
Soon the plastic used to make the air conditioning units, storage bins, and wiring harnesses in Ford vehicles could come from an unlikely source: Jose Cuervo Tequila. The giant Dearborn, Michigan, based automaker announced July 12 that it was partnering with the Mexican tequila company to explore ways agave plants left over from the spirits-making … Read more
