Ergonomic Positioning Solutions Improve Safety
Ergonomic Lift Tables help repetitive stress injuries
Pentalift’s Ergonomic Lift Tables suit a wide variety of applications. Adjustable height designs are available in 2,500, 4,000 and 6,000 lb capacities. Ergonomic tables help position parts within easy reach of the operator. Repetitive bending and reaching can cause many employee health issues. Did you know this can lead to poor morale? Awkward bending and stretching can slow down... Read More
Despite the apparent order, working in a warehouse is not exactly the safest place on earth. There are many dangers lurking around the corner. That leads to certain warehouse safety topics that you simply can’t afford not to discuss with your team of employees. Here are ten important topics that you should cover:
Warehouse Safety Topics:
Loading DocksThis is a broad topic that involves a variety of tips related to working with loading docks, without a forklift. It is important to... Read More
Logistic readiness operations have a number of safety concerns to take into consideration when they are generating a comprehensive safety plan. One of the most neglected areas of logistics safety training tends to be fall protection training. Logistics personnel tend to be rough and ready types who are charged with heavy equipment accident prevention on a daily basis, and this is often a much larger concern than fall prevention. However, according to the IHSA falls are a major cause of injury a... Read More
As dock and warehouse safety issues grow in importance along with productivity and environmental mandates, there becomes an increasing need for more innovative equipment. One of the areas of ongoing innovation pertains to levelers. There are three basic types of dock levelers: mechanical, air and hydraulic units. The type you will want to use will depend on the application. Here is a closer look at the different levelers: (more…)... Read More
Hazardous shipments are dangerous not only for assets and company profit, but possibly also for the health of employees and bystanders. When dealing with hazardous materials it is important to be aware of the material, be prepared for all foreseeable disasters, and be quick to respond with the right action if an incident occurs.
Awareness:
If you are serious about learning how to ship hazardous materials without harming your employees, first you need to become aware of what each warnin... Read More
Recent research has shown that preventative maintenance can greatly improve worker efficiency. Supervisors need to understand the importance of both quality and maintenance, since if they don’t, the company or organization costs will rise.
Poor efficiency affects the quality of an organization’s goods or services. This can lead to an overall negative image which may drive customers away to the competition. These days, more and more companies are realizing that a regular preventive mai... Read More
The advent of custom hydraulic lift solutions has drastically reduced the risk of injury across a variety of industrial and commercial facilities. The versatility of hydraulic lifting equipment has allowed many operators to perform tasks that would otherwise be considered too difficult or too dangerous for a worker to perform on their own. Custom hydraulic lift solutions can be configured to meet the specifications, requirements, and expectations of each client. (more…)... Read More
Ensuring that your warehouse is a safe environment is important for both personal protection and the protection of your employees. In today’s society, it is also important that you adhere to all safety rules and regulations to avoid lawsuits resulting from serious injuries, or fines as a result of non-compliance. To make sure that your warehouse and warehouse equipment is safe for your employees, here are 7 basic warehouse safety tips that you can’t ignore: (more…)... Read More
Manual material handling in the workplace is concerned with the process in which an object is moved through spaces solely under the power of the human operator. Such activities may include lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, lowering, and all other similar tasks. In addition, pushing a cart or using a mechanical assist is often included in the manual material handling category.
There should be no argument that manual material handling is a high risk activity in many industries. Statistics prov... Read More
Industrial performance is considered a three-dimensional concept consisting of time (speed), quality, and cost. When a company adheres to ergonomic principles at the workplace all of the three dimensions of industrial performance experience dramatic improvement. Ergonomics in the workplace will not only lower costs, but will also reduce the throughput time of stock orders and will result in higher quality in all aspects of their work. Ergonomically designed workplaces are considered one of the b... Read More