Most employers in the U.S. are familiar with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, or, as it’s better known, OSHA. They must adhere to OSHA regulations to avoid costly fines and other penalties. But what exactly is an OSHA regulation? How do standards differ from laws? Every citizen must obey the law, but are there occasions or circumstances that make… Continue Reading
Monthly Archives: March 2019
Balancing Wellness and Efficiency in the Physical Plant
Physical plant managers at universities must maintain an efficient workforce, but that can’t be accomplished without adequate wellness programs that also keep workers healthy. In that sense, the university physical plant department occupies a meeting point between the principles of both hard and soft facilities management. Managers must consider infrastructure, equipment, and the valuable employees who use that equipment to keep facilities clean and well-maintained. On the productivity side, injured workers can’t do their jobs. From the human perspective, jobs should never contribute to illness or injury. Improving workplace ergonomics accomplishes both goals, and often at a limited cost to employers. That’s why the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA), the state’s occupational health program, published a pamphlet… Continue Reading
LED Retrofit Tips for Electricians
There’s no quicker way to save on electricity costs at a commercial or industrial building than springing for a total LED retrofit job. There are plenty of great reasons to switch to LED; they can use up to 75 percent less energy than incandescent lighting. They also last 25 times longer. That’s all according to U.S. Department of Energy. These… Continue Reading
Forklift Ergonomics for Multi-Shift Facilities
Anyone who’s operated a lift truck for any length of time understands the importance of forklift ergonomics, and employers are following suit. Lift truck operators can lose steam as the shift wears on. A tired or uncomfortable operator is less productive than a fresh, well-rested worker. The good news is that forklift manufacturers are aware of the challenge. One product… Continue Reading
Connect With BHS, Inc. at ProMat 2019
Apr. 8-11, 2019 — Chicago, IL — A team from BHS, Inc., a leading provider of material handling equipment and forklift battery room solutions, will attend the ProMat 2019 trade show, April 8-11, in Chicago. ProMat attendees can schedule a face-to-face meeting with BHS representatives by calling 1.800.BHS.9500. “ProMat is our chance to connect with colleagues, distributors, and clients in the industries we serve,” said Kelly Buatte, Corporate Strategy & Business Development Manager at BHS. “We’re excited to get out there and talk about how we can all run more efficient manufacturing and logistics operations.” The BHS team will be available to discuss their growing lines of productivity-enhancing material handling products. They also hope to learn about the toughest challenges… Continue Reading
