Protect Staff from Falling Objects Every day in warehouses and distribution centers across the globe, facility managers and safety officers have one crucial but unpredictable task — to keep their material handling staff safe. Training, PPE, and other warehouse safety products are essential to successfully completing this task. For many businesses, the means to adequately […]
Prevent Flue Space Push Through
As you probably already know, it’s extremely important to maintain a clear space and prevent flue space push through in your pallet racking. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Code 13, the longitudinal flue space must remain clear at all times with a 6″ separation between racks in the down-aisle direction. While a […]
How to Measure for and Install Rack Safety Solutions
For facilities like yours, knowing how to properly measure for and install rack safety solutions is essential, because the ability to protect your stock, work areas, and employees is often a top concern. With the right equipment, you can help to improve your business practices, making them safer and more efficient while also saving time […]
The Skilled Labor Shortage (and How It’s Affecting Warehouse Safety)
We are currently in the midst of a massive labor shortage, particularly in warehouses. A shortage that is only anticipated to grow larger in the coming years. In fact, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that logistics jobs will grow by 7% from 2016 to 2026. Additionally, there are studies that suggest the demand […]
Pallet Rack Safety Straps Installation and Product Information [Video]
Why Pallet Rack Safety Straps Are Important Pallet Rack Safety Straps keep cartons and pallets from pushing through into the flue space or falling into a work area. Improperly secured goods can lead to accidents, injury, loss of revenue, and even lawsuits against your business. As a matter of fact, the most recent Liberty Mutual Workplace […]
Injury and damage claims chip away at your bottom line
Improperly Secured Cargo When the rear of a dry van or tractor trailer has improperly or unsecured cargo, two things can happen. Potential injuries to the person that either, rolls up or swings open, the door of the trailer. Damage to trailer door, or the cargo itself. Injuries from Unsecured Cargo Potential injuries and even […]
Rack Safety Walk Around and Inspection
Performing a safety walk around is an important part of your job as a warehouse supervisor or MRO manager. Safety inspections are necessary to keep your staff safe and your stock where it’s supposed to be. While doing a safety inspection may seem time-consuming, the time and money that they save will be more […]
14 Forklift Safety Tips
OSHA estimates that there are 110,000 forklift accidents every year – and those accidents cost businesses about $135,000,000 every year. If you use forklifts in your facility, it’s important to ensure that they’re operated and maintained safely. Here’s a quick checklist of forklift safety tips to keep in mind before, during, and after forklift use […]
National Safety Month Ideas for Your Warehouse
Warehouse safety is a vital part of every workday. National Safety Month, observed in June annually, is a great opportunity to look over your warehouse safety plan to find and fill any gaps. Taking the time to reevaluate your safety plan will help you keep up-to-date on procedures and keep your employees as safe as […]
Case Study: Creating Safety Solutions for a Wider Market with King Materials Handling
Spreading Warehouse Hazard Prevention to New Markets Situation Dozens of racking styles can be found throughout the warehouses, manufacturing facilities, and distribution centers around the country. Much of the racking in the U.S. has the teardrop-style holes in the pallet rack uprights. When Adrian’s initially began producing our line of pallet rack safety products, we designed a […]