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 […]
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 […]
Warehouse Work Area and Walkway Protection
Protect staff from falling objects On any given day in the world’s warehouses and distribution centers, facility managers and safety officers have the one crucial but intangible task of keeping their material handling staff safe. Training, PPE, and other warehouse safety products can be key in this critical duty. For many warehouses, the charge to protect […]
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 […]