June 14, 2016
Battery Powered Carts Reduce the risk of injury
Operating a forklift or battery powered cart without following the necessary safety guidelines is a huge risk…
June 14, 2016
Successful Ergonomics Program Requires Strong Leadership
With President-elect Obama and a Democratic Congress poised to enact tough ergonomic standards within the…
June 14, 2016
Freight Solutions for Small and Medium Sized Warehouses
A forklift is a great asset for moving palletized freight or heavy loads from point…
May 26, 2016
Part 2: How Much Can Ergonomics Save Your Business?
As we began discussing Friday, pending health care reform could wind up taking a big…
May 26, 2016
Why Are Ergonomics Important?
We've been getting back to basics in our last couple of posts on the history…
May 26, 2016
What’s Stress Got to Do with It?
When we think about work stress we tend to focus on its impact on our…
May 26, 2016
Florida Conference to Focus on Ergonomics
The Central Florida Chapter of the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) will host a…
May 26, 2016
Cart Pushers Get the Job Done With Space Constraints
Some jobs require plenty of travel in tight spaces with material – like collecting laundry…
May 26, 2016
OSHA Stepping Up Enforcement Efforts
While comprehensive action probably won't occur until a permanent head of OSHA is named sometime…
May 26, 2016
Part 1: How Much Can Ergonomics Save Your Business?
As Congress debates passage of a health care reform bill, the potential cost of meeting…
May 26, 2016
New Side-Steer Powered Cart Handles Long Parts
Long parts or equipment that overhang the ends of the cart have always been a…
December 10, 2015
Safety Is No. 1 When Choosing Material Handling Equipment
Productivity and safety are the two top concerns when business owners buy material handling equipment,…
December 10, 2015
DJ Products Trailer Mover Perfect Solution for RV Industry
The economy is driving people in search of inexpensive travel and vacation options and, in…
December 10, 2015
Driver Demographics Affect Musculoskeletal Injury Risk
EHS Today online, a magazine for environment, health and safety leaders, published an interesting April 24, 2009…
September 14, 2015
Safety Factors Force Decline of Forklift Trucks
"When we think of unsafe operations, a fork lift truck tipping over is about as…
September 14, 2015
Ergonomics Can Help Decrease OSHA Reporting
One way to keep your company out of OSHA's crosshairs (see our previous post) is…
September 14, 2015
Taking the Pain out of Cart Retrieval
Nearly all large retail establishments have a multitude of shopping carts to serve their customers…
September 14, 2015
Ergonomics = Respect for Workers
Companies that value and respect their workers are proactive about ergonomics, said Peter Budnick, PH.D.,…
September 14, 2015
Use a Tow Tugger to Transport Carts Safely
DJ Products offers tow tugs like the CartCaddy Shorty that are designed to help workers…
September 14, 2015
How to Assess Your Ergonomic Material Handling Needs
Poorly designed workstations and task habits can result in serious health and injury problems for…
September 14, 2015
New Race Car Pusher Zooms into Nascar Pits
You have to love Nascar. The roar of the engines, the flashing colors, the intense…
September 14, 2015
Ergonomic Design Lowers Risk of Musculoskeletal Injury
Manual material handling (MMH) contributes to more than half a million musculoskeletal injuries a year…
September 14, 2015
Michigan Poised to Adopt Ergonomic Standard
A new initiative in Michigan could presage an expected federal push to mandate ergonomic equipment and…
September 14, 2015
Ergonomic Material Handling Solutions Improve Productivity
In our last post we talked about coming trends in warehousing. More companies are starting…