Why should you care about ergonomics? Worker’s compensation claims are likely a major expense for your facility, and even if you’re running a relatively small operation, you’ll eventually face an on-the-job injury caused by repetitive stress. This is bad for the worker, the facility, and the quality of the product, which is why ergonomic material handling should be a primary… Continue Reading
By the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ last count, musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) made up 32 percent of all workplace injuries in 2014. That number is even higher in the warehousing industry, which has the highest incidence rate for MSDs in the nation — by quite a bit. In fact, that year saw an incidence rate of 89.9 for MSDs in the… Continue Reading
Lead-acid forklift batteries are the most reliable source of motive power in the industry, but they require strict management to operate at peak efficiency. Fleet managers must have a plan to care for their batteries, and to make that plan, they need data. A comprehensive battery room strategy covers every aspect of usage: tracking charges, choosing the best battery for… Continue Reading
If you work with hydraulic lift tables, you’ve probably encountered a frustrating scenario: You get the lift at the precise elevation you need for a job, and then the darn thing scoots upwards just enough to cause a problem. Either that or it dips down when you add a load. These are unwanted side-effects of the hydraulic technology that powers… Continue Reading
A Lift Table from BHS may be the most versatile piece of material handling equipment in your facility. These hydraulic-powered lifts incorporate into just about any production line, they allow you to create variable-height work stations for any task, and, of course, they effortlessly lift loads of up to 6,000 pounds. In short, Lift Tables are an ergonomist’s dream. Thanks… Continue Reading
