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Forklift/Pedestrian Safety at the Dock
Categories: Blogs, Ergonomics, Manufacturing, OSHA, Industry Knowledge Base, Logistics, Management, Safety
In 2019, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) looked through the data on forklift accidents at work. They discovered that...
Read MoreUnderstanding the OSHA Construction Safety Jobsite Inspection Process
Categories: Blogs, Manufacturing, OSHA, Material Handling, Management, Safety
By understanding how OSHA inspections work, employers can improve compliance. Here’s how to avoid common mistakes that lead to citations.
Read MorePreparing Your Warehouse for a Surprise OSHA Inspection
Categories: Blogs, Manufacturing, OSHA, Material Handling, Maintenance, Management, Safety
If you operate a warehouse or distribution center, the odds of a visit from your local OSHA inspector will be...
Read MoreResponding to Heat Hazards in the Workplace: The Role of Material Handling Equipment
Categories: Blogs, Ergonomics, Manufacturing, OSHA, Material Handling, Management, Safety
In 2021, the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) published a proposed rule for heat injury and prevention in both...
Read MoreThe OSHA National Emphasis Program for Warehouses: What Operators Should Know
Categories: Blogs, Ergonomics, Manufacturing, OSHA, Material Handling, Management, Safety
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has announced a national program geared towards warehouses, processing facilities, distribution centers, and...
Read MoreLevel 2 EV Charger Installation: Physical Infrastructure Requirements
Categories: Blogs, OSHA, Material Handling, EV Charging
With more than 26 million electric vehicles (EVs) expected on U.S. roads by 2030, now’s the time to start planning...
Read MoreWorkplace Temperature Law: OSHA’s Proposed Heat Injury Prevention Rule
Categories: Blogs, Manufacturing, OSHA, Material Handling, Industry Knowledge Base, Management, Safety
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is undertaking a proposed rulemaking process that may lead to new standards for...
Read MoreOSHA Standards for Scissor Lift Safety in Elevating Work Platforms
Categories: Blogs, Ergonomics, OSHA, Material Handling, Efficiency, Logistics, Maintenance, Management, Safety
Scissor lifts are frequently used as work platforms — and anytime you’re asking workers to use heavy equipment, you need...
Read MoreManaging the Forklift Center of Gravity, According to OSHA
Categories: Blogs, OSHA, Material Handling, Efficiency, Forklifts, Industry Knowledge Base, Management, Safety
Operating forklifts — or even working around them — can be dangerous. In 2021, 70 workers lost their lives in...
Read MoreLoading Dock Safety Barriers: What Warehouse Operators Should Know
Categories: Blogs, Ergonomics, OSHA, Material Handling, Efficiency, Logistics, Management, Safety
Typical loading docks have a 4-foot drop-off, which can be dangerous to workers and equipment. This is not hypothetical:...
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