Maximizing efficiency and safety of warehouses, docks, and other work areas require designating specific areas for certain uses. For example, lanes that are used by fast-moving forklifts and other industrial equipment should be separated from pedestrian walkways. Warehouse aisles should be similarly marked to prevent collisions, alert workers to overhead dangers, and maximized workplace order. … Read more
In just about every homeowner’s garage, sitting next to the gas-powered lawn mower is a red plastic gas can with a long spout. This ubiquitous gas cans typically cost about $5 and can be found at most home improvement stores, gas stations, and discount stores. But should they be used at businesses that use equipment … Read more
Many of the biggest success stories in business in the recent years are startups that are crowdsourced. Uber lets ordinary people use their own cars like taxis to transport strangers wherever they are going. Airbnb lets ordinary homeowners use their houses and apartments like hotels, renting them out to strangers. Even Facebook uses content posted … Read more
A small investment in ergonomic support products for employees can often pay huge dividends down the line for businesses. Workers who are free of pain are more productive, less likely to quit, and happier in their jobs, creating a more efficient business environment. Fewer work-related injuries also can reduce the number of costly workmen’s compensation … Read more
Thanks to near-universal WiFi, faster processing speeds, and exponential growth in data storage, many companies no longer require some employees to commute to a centralized office. For businesses, the benefits include less need for costly office space, the ability to attract premium job candidates outside of the business’s geographic region, and real-time online supervision of … Read more
What in the world did we do before stretch wrap? It’s now one of the most commonly used methods of pallet wrapping. Stretch wrap isn’t just effective. It’s also relatively cheap, easy to use, and convenient. And it can be either low-tech or high-tech: In small operations, it can be slid onto a broom handle … Read more
As Amazon moves closer to its vision of having pilotless aerial drones drop packages on its customer’s doorsteps, the US military is considering using the devices to resupply troops in the field. Drones have been used for more than a decade to spy on enemies and even drop bombs in targeted locations But now the US … Read more
Keeping employees happy is the best way to keep your workforce productive and your business profitable. When employees are unhappy with their jobs, disappointed with management, and hostile towards their employer can open the door for collective bargaining. Sometimes investing in things like new employee lockers is all it takes to show your workers you … Read more
Falls killed 350 construction workers in 2015, making it the leading cause of death in the construction industry. More than one out of every three fatal falls were from heights of 15 feet or less. And one in four deadly falls were from ladders. These are just some of the statistics to be highlighted during … Read more
There is more than just one type of trash can. In fact, there are dozens, each of which serves a unique purpose. In any workplace, there are likely to be a wide variety of waste receptacles, including large, durable hard plastic garbage cans for collecting industrial waste to compact, utilitarian garbage cans that are small … Read more
