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A collection of articles, instructional documents, and tips to increase safety and productivity
Use Mats To Reduce Worker Strain
Glossary of Anti-Fatigue Matting Terms
Common terms defined for anti-fatigue, anti-slip, and other ergonomic mats.
Anti-Fatigue Matting in Practical Ergonomics
Anti-fatigue matting is waging a battle against workplace pain. Anti-fatigue matting may very well be the simplest and most effective way to reduce standing worker fatigue. Here's why it works:
Electro Static Discharge Mats - The Shocking Truth
How using ESD mats around electronics, flammables, and combustibles can possibly prevent an accident
Lifting the Load
Ergonomic Guidelines for Manual Material Handling
68-page National Institute of Safety and Health document provides hundreds of useful handling safety and ergonomic tips for warehousing and industrial managers
Manual Lifting Guides, Tools and Info.
Eliminate unnecessary lifting through inspection and study of your material handling chain. Techniques and equipment to assist those areas where manual lifting cannot be taken out of your process.
Order Picking
Safely picking cartons and items from the tops of pallet rack is a common issue in most warehouses
Picking From Pallets: OSHA recommendations
How to reduce hazards associated with pallet and slot picking. Techniques and equipment that can assist workers and increase speed of order fulfillment.
The Workplace Environment
How to prevent one of the most common workplace accidents
Controlling Temperature in the Industrial Environment
As temperatures start to rise, it gets particularly hot in industrial facilities, warehouses, shops, and distribution centers where air conditioning isn’t always present, extremely costly, or always effective.
Forklifts and foot traffic shouldn't mingle if they don't have to, and with the right warehouse design, equipment and processes, lighting, and environmental factors, you can significantly reduce the chances for a lift truck and a person to cross paths, or for a lift truck to run into a building column, a rack upright, equipment, or stored inventory. Here's a guide to avoiding forklift accidents.
A look into what factors play a role into how employees should be postured during their tasks
Hearing Conservation in the Workplace
With chattering machinery, whirling conveyors, and the hum of production equipment, warehouses and manufacturing plants are especially vulnerable to noise issues. OSHA has compiled an online eTool to assist companies with hearing protection issues.
Justifying a High Volume Low Speed fan
A look at how an HVLS fan can save you money on cooling costs in your facility. What can you expect to save in energy costs, and gain in productivity?
Safety Netting for Conveyor and Rack
Different styles of conveyor safety nets and how they are used
How to Specify Conveyor Netting
Measuring and configuring a safety net to fit your conveyor
Pallet Rack Safety Net Mounting Options
Flush mounted, offset mounted, and extensions - what's right for you?
Rack Safety Netting - How to Specify and Order
How to determine height, width, and mounting options
