The ICWM (Institute of Caster & Wheel Manufacturers) has created a new set of standards for industrial caster manufacture and usage.  The standards, which cost $50 as a download from the ICWM’s website. It’s an excellent resource for engineers, designers, fabricators, and caster users.

• Download the standards here
• Cisco-Eagle caster tips & info

OSHA has recently released a guide to safety incentives, disincentives, and reporting issues. It’s worth a quick read if you manage a manufacturing, warehousing, or industrial facility.

This document focuses on reporting/non-reporting workplace injury issues. OSHA says that “Reporting a work-related injury or illness is a core employee right, and retaliating against a worker for reporting an injury or illness is illegal discrimination under section 11(c).”  Of course, smart companies want to know if there are unsafe conditions or practices. But what if your safety rewards program is discouraging employees from reporting incidents, or even near-misses?

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When was the last time you had your pallet rack inspected? We have created a checklist of items to check and ways to check them. As always, this advice is from an inspection standpoint only. When it comes to evaluating structural integrity, we advise all warehouse operators to consult a qualified engineer.

• See the article: Pallet Rack Inspection Guide