Here’s a special sneak preview of some of the stories you will find this week on the Bahrns blog: There were more fatal accidents in the workplace last year than the year before, but the average number of accidents stayed the same. How is that possible? We’ll explain when we look at the latest report … Read more
While the total number of workers who were killed on the job increased 2% in 2014, the overall employee death rate was about the same when you consider how much the labor force has grown, according to a new report. The National Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries in 2014 found that 4,679 US workers were … Read more
The year is 1990-something and you are sitting at your workstation. In front of you is your big, bulky cathode ray computer screen, which is connected via cables to a personal computer tower that lies on the floor next to your desk. There’s also a landline phone, a Fax machine, your all-important Rolodex, and a … Read more
In my first installment of Hiring Forklift Drivers – Part I: Targeting the Right Candidate, I discussed the process of targeting applicants such as identifying and seeking applications from experienced, skilled forklift operators. In Part II I will discuss how you can identify possible forklift operators from a reservoir of skilled individuals who have no … Read more
Here’s a special sneak preview of some of the stories you will find this week on the Bahrns blog: A new type of voice-controlled device can be integrated with automatic systems within your warehouse or factory to allow you to control everything from production to distribution from your smartphone or tablet. We’ll explain how this … Read more
Now automated material handling processes in manufacturing facilities and warehouses can be controlled by voice commands, rather than being handled manually or by running complicated computer programs on a PC or laptop. New technology introduced recently by AccuSpeechMobile and Printronix utilizes global voice productivity and automation solutions to streamline production operations, warehousing and distribution of … Read more
Stretch wrap is something that is widely used both in industry and at home. It is used for everything from wrapping stacks of products piled onto a pallet so that they remain intact during transport to preserving and extending the life of a bowl of chicken salad that will be stored in your refrigerator. But … Read more
An Italian man working as a forklift operator in New Zealand has become something of a national celebrity after he was fired for being too fresh with his female boss. Luca Cicioni was hired as a temp worker to operate a forklift at Gerard Roofs, in Auckland. When he showed up to work on his … Read more
Here is a special sneak preview of some of the stories you will find this week on the Bahrns blog: With Congress reluctant to take action on the gas tax used to pay for highway improvements, about a third of all states are now asking their residents to pay more in fuel taxes. We’ll tell you … Read more
Apparently fed up with Congress’s unwillingness to increase fuel taxes to fund highway infrastructure improvements, about a third of all states this year have gone ahead and done it themselves. According to a survey by the Associated Press, nearly 16 states have raised their fuel taxes or incorporated other types of levies to help cover … Read more
