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 […]
Health and Safety in a Warehouse Environment
Warehouse safety is beneficial to everyone at your business. A safe and healthy staff works well and helps operations run smoothly and efficiently. However, sometimes warehouse safety isn’t a priority, which can lead to dangerous situations for employees and your stock. According to EHS Today, from 2016 to 2017, the number of deaths caused by […]
What’s the Best Safety Solution for My Facility’s Work Areas?
Choosing the best safety solution for your walkways and work areas is extremely important. Without the proper solution, your stock may fall into a work space, potentially injuring your employees. But not just any safety solution will do. If your safety solution is cumbersome to install or doesn’t fit in with your day-to-day operations, it […]
Flue Space Requirements for Pallet Racking
You probably already understand the importance of a clear, well-maintained flue space. While keeping transverse flue space clear is important, keeping longitudinal flue space clear is also vital for safety. It allows heat from a fire to vent upward and activate ceiling sprinklers, preventing a fire from spreading across your warehouse. In fact, the National Fire […]
How to Maintain Your Pallet Racking Flue Space
As you probably already know, it’s extremely important to maintain a clear flue space in your pallet racking. According to the National Fire Protection Association, the longitudinal flue space must remain clear at all times with a 6″ separation between racks in the down-aisle direction. While a clear transverse flue space is also important, the longitudinal flue space allows heat […]
How to Keep Facility Aisleways Safe for Employees
Anywhere that you find large machinery, heavy items, and people all together, accidents are a possibility. Even though pallet racks are generally a very safe form of storage – especially if you’re using high-quality pallet rack safety solutions – dangers still exist. Whether you’re improving safety at your industrial manufacturing facility, distribution center, or warehouse, here are some […]
Backstop Beam vs. Rack Safety Strap
In your facility, how can you make sure you are properly protecting your workers and inventory? Hiring the right people, training them, and making sure they have the tools needed to do their jobs safely are a given. And naturally, you want to use affordable solutions that help to keep your warehouse productive while minimizing […]