When you imagine a factory, one of the most common images that come to mind is a conveyor belt. Conveyor belts, ball transfer tables, and other conveyance devices have been a part of industrial manufacturing since the Industrial Revolution of the 19th Century. And they have been burned into the public consciousness in popular media, … Read more
Heat is one of the deadliest risks in any workplace. Whether it is working near red-hot smelting ovens in a steelmaking facility or laboring under direct sunlight outdoors, the risk to workers from heat is one of the most common dangers, causing more deaths than any other weather-related hazard. Each year, more than 65,000 people … Read more
Anytime a box, pallet, or container is moved, there is the risk of damage. Product loss due to damage during transportation can cost companies a fortune every year. And that money comes right out of the bottom line. Reducing the risk of transportation damage is just good business. But you don’t have to spend a … Read more
Many businesses that offer their employees health insurance today also find ways to promote employee health. And that makes perfect sense because the more fit workers are, the less likely they are to suffer from an on-the-job injury or get sick enough to require professional medical care. Promoting worker health can take a number of … Read more
Last year, there were more than 40,000 people killed as a result of motor vehicle accidents, according to the National Safety Council. While drunk driving remains the biggest killer of drivers, distracted driving quickly gaining momentum as one of the leading causes for injuries and death related to vehicle accidents. Every company is affected by … Read more
Vehicles and pedestrians don’t mix. Whether it is forklifts running through the aisles of your warehouse, trucks backing into your dock, or cars pulling into your driveway or parking lot, the more you can do to separate people and machines, the safer your workplace will be. Controlling traffic is essential to the safety of your … Read more
Are you a hoarder? Is your cluttered workplace keeping you from being as efficient as you could be? If so, you are not alone. Despite the digitization of most business records, invoices, inventories, and other documents, somehow paper and other junk just tend to accumulate all on its own. Clutter Magnets Getting rid of unnecessary items … Read more
In today’s fast response marketplace, shipping costs are one of the fastest-growing line items in practically any business’s budget these days. Customers accustomed to online ordering now want their orders faster and cheaper than ever. While mega-corporations like Amazon and Wal-Mart can afford to spend billions on research and development into innovative delivery methods such … Read more
Have you ever walked into a vendor’s dock or warehouse and found dirty, stained, and unsanitary flooring? How did that make you feel about that business? Probably, it made you want to run out the door and never come back! Keeping the floors or your warehouse and dock clean at all times isn’t just good … Read more
If your business works with chemicals, it’s a good idea to have emergency eyewash stations located throughout your property. In the event that a caustic chemical is accidentally splashed into a worker’s eyes, it can save their eyesight. It could even make the difference between life and death. There are eight essential steps to properly … Read more
