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 […]
The Danger of a Warehouse Fire
They may not occur every day, but the danger of a warehouse fire is persistent. Protecting your business, and especially your employees and inventory, in the event of a fire is more than a matter of having the right insurance coverage or a well-planned evacuation procedure. The Danger of a Warehouse Fire Between 2009-2013, U.S. […]
Common Warehouse Hazards
Warehouse and distribution center hazards can present high-risk environments to your employees and your inventory. But being aware of these common warehouse hazards helps you keep your employees safe and your products undamaged. Here are some of the most common warehouse hazards – and the most dangerous – according to the 2018 Liberty Mutual Workplace Safety Index […]
What Makes Cargo Nets So Strong?
Keep cargo secure, protect your drivers, and get to the destination safely. Sounds easy enough, but many things can go wrong between Point A and Point B. While you can’t always prevent accidents or injuries, you can minimize the chances of either happening. Investing in cargo restraint products like Bednet® Cargo Control Solutions for your company […]