Forklifts are often acknowledged as the top safety issue in warehouse and distribution center operations. A number of things make this true: first, forklifts account for 1% of industrial accidents, but 10% of injuries. Secondly, a given forklift has a 90% chance of an accident during its useful life. More alarming is that forklifts account for 85 to 100 deaths in the United States ever year. Let’s explore some ways you can make forklift use safer in your facility.
Tags: forklift, guard rail, operations, accessories, traffic sensor, cab cover, tine guide, blue light, training, forklift safety
Posted in Forklift - Pedestrian Safety|
Above: the edge of this pick module, which leads to a fall of over 20 feet, is guarded by a series of pallet flow swing gates.
When companies install storage platforms, the hustle and bustle of a busy working day can soften safety processes–a kind of soft that might lead to a hard and very expensive landing. Here are some ways you can reduce issue with work platform falls.
Tags: Safety & Ergonomics, guard rail, handrail, mezzanine gate, pedestrian safety, pedestrian gate, Space Optimization
Posted in Mezzanines & Industrial Platforms|
Choosing guard rail can be confusing unless you understand clearly what kinds of conditions you are protecting against and what assets you are protecting. Whether it be fall protection for workers or asset protection from industrial vehicle usage, there is a guard rail that fits that need.
Tags: warehouse safety, Safety & Ergonomics, guard rail, hand rail, guarding systems
Posted in Safety & Ergonomics|
