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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Workplace Safety: 5 Steps You Can Take After A Near Miss
No matter how vigilant you are as a safety professional or supervisor, or how well trained your employees are, you can’t always stop an accident from happening. If you’re lucky, an incident in your workplace or on the road will only be a “near miss,” without any injuries or damage to equipment or product. But […]
Must-Haves for Your Warehouse Safety Plan
A functioning warehouse safety plan is a must-have for every warehouse and work facility. An accident at your workplace – like a fire, flooding, injury, or more – can lead to loss of assets, loss of product, and even the need to find a new workplace entirely. The exact types of hazards you need to […]
New Product Announcement: Modular Pallet Rack Safety Netting
We’re excited to introduce the newest product in our line of warehouse safety solutions: Modular Safety Netting. This netting is perfect for keeping loose items or cartons from falling into a workspace or aisle way, protecting anyone walking by your storage racks and offering product fall protection. We designed Modular Safety Netting to allow for […]
Top 10 Warehouse Safety Hazards
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, private industry employers reported approximately 2.8 million nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses in 2017. Nearly one-third of these injuries and illnesses resulted in days away from work. In addition, a total of 5,147 fatal workplace injuries were reported in 2017. It’s clear that warehouse safety is an incredibly […]