When pedestrians for forklifts meet unexpectedly, it can have deadly consequences. Blind spots are oneof the major causes for this unexpected meeting to take place. They include corners, doorways that openout to an aisle and other areas with limited visibility…
The first week in a new HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) role can be overwhelming. There’s a new company culture to navigate, colleagues to meet, and a mountain of information to absorb. But fear not! Here are 10 questions to…
Whether you work at height every day or only on occasion, working safely should always remain a top priority. It takes one mistake to turn a routine task into a serious injury or fatality. You must be prepared to protect…
Over the past several weeks we’ve seen several near misses involved around forklifts in the facility. Let’s look at a couple: An employee was standing by a machine at the end of an aisle talking with two other employees. A…
From the Cincinnati Enquirer– Cincinnati, OH Hamilton County Municipal Judge Russell Mock found a Pepsi America employee guilty industrial accident death of coworker Michael Martin. Mock found John Burton, 50, of East Price Hill, guilty of vehicular homicide and faces…
Electric pallets jacks are one of the most useful pieces of equipment within our company. If used correctly,they are highly efficient and can increase a picker’s hourly case pick rate by 50%. Electric pallet jacks are easy and safe to…
Changing the battery in a forklift may seem like a pretty straight forward task, but there are many hazards associated with it. Before you attempt to remove the battery from a forklift, ensure you don t have any jewelry on.…
