It All Started with a Question I was visiting one of our Bednet® fleet customer’s facilities when he asked me, “Could you do anything to protect my aisles? We had a pallet pushed in too far and it knocked another into the floor. Now I don’t sleep.” It seemed like a small thing at the […]
Warehouse Work Area and Walkway Protection [Video]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Flue Space Requirements for Pallet Racking
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 […]
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 (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 clear transverse flue space is also important, the longitudinal flue […]
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. […]
Do I Need a Fixed or Sliding Safety Net?
Better protection for your business and employees starts with better products. Choosing the right pallet rack safety solution can make your work safer and more efficient by preventing accidents and broken inventory. Rack safety nets may be the perfect solution. They protect the items on your shelves and the employees who work around them. But […]
What Are End of Aisle Safety Straps?
Unsafe warehouse conditions can cause many problems for you and your employees. In the best case, items falling from racks can damage product which you cannot sell. In the worst case, falling products or pallets can injure your employees. According to the EHS Daily Advisor, 5 in 100 full-time warehouse and storage facility workers had […]