In his groundbreaking science fiction series, author Isaac Asimov outlined his now-famous Three Laws of Robotics: 1. A robot may not injure a human being or, through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm. 2. A robot must obey the orders given to it by human beings, except where such orders would conflict … Read more
The conveyor belts and rollers that make production lines and manufacturing facilities run efficiently also present a potential to hazard to workers. Even slow-moving conveyors or rollers can catch clothing, fingers and even limbs inside their moving parts, often resulting in crushing or mangling injuries. But a UK engineering firm has designed a new roller … Read more
Warehouses and manufacturing facilities are busy places. People, products and vehicles are constantly coming and going. So how can you make sure than everybody who visits your facility — whether they are employees, contractors, customers or visitors — understand the potential dangers that exist at your business, especially in such potentially hazardous places as the … Read more
Battery Handling Systems — the manufacturer of battery supplies and accessories for the materials handling industry — has introduced a new line of labels and label kits that can be used to improve safety in the workplace by increasing awareness about potential dangers. BHS, which is based in St. Louis, Missouri, has created the warning … Read more
One tenth of Americans suffer from hearing loss. While the leading cause of hearing loss is due to old age, noise exposure is a close second. For material handlers who work in factories, there is certainly a risk. There’s also plenty of risk for construction workers, landscape technicians and others who operate loud equipment. If … Read more
Commercial tires with tubeless and multi-piece limbs are prone to explosion during inflation, making the simple act of changing tires a potentially life-threatening activity. Tire inflation safety cages are designed to protect workers changing commercial tires from injury should the tire explode while being inflated, but only when used safely. Here are the Top Ten … Read more
If your business works with any type of chemicals — from industrial solvents to cleaning supplies — you are legally obligated to provide access to Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for each and every chemical at all times. The reason for this is simple: In the event of an accident or exposure to a chemical, … Read more
Warehouses, loading docks, and other industrial building can get awful loud, due to machinery, vehicles, climate control, and all of the other noise producers. While earplugs and earmuffs are quick and easy fixes, they can create some problems as well. These types of hearing protection can make communication difficult at times, which brings in its … Read more
Everyone knows that it is necessary to have fire extinguishers on hand at all workplaces. But do you have the correct type or types of fire extinguishers on hand for the flammable materials you have? No single fire extinguisher work across all types of materials, so having one extinguisher type may not be enough for … Read more
Want to know more about the new safety sign standards required by the US Occupational Safety and Health Administration? Brady Corporation — a safety printing system and solutions company headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin — has created new videos and other free resources to help explain the new rules. OSHA updated its safety sign rules in … Read more
