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: cab cover, tine guide, blue light, training, forklift safety, forklift, guard rail, operations, accessories, traffic sensor
Posted in Forklift - Pedestrian Safety|
Whether you’re operating a dedicated distribution center or the order fulfillment or stock warehouse of a manufacturing operation, most industrial facilities deal with storage and warehousing to some degree. In the not-so-distant past, warehousing was treated mostly as a cost center – a necessary evil that had to exist so that the more profitable parts of an enterprise could operate. Thankfully, more enlightened thought has prevailed recently.
Order fulfillment and storage are not just places you can save money – they can earn money. If the gremlins don’t get you.
Tags: labor, operations, Automation
Posted in Warehousing & Distribution|
