June 14, 2016
Five Important Dock Safety Tips
Warehouse safety begins at the receiving and shipping docks. Safe dock procedures set the stage…
June 14, 2016
Avoiding the Number One Citation from OSHA
According to statistics released in publications for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the…
June 14, 2016
More Companies Going Forklift-Free
An increasing number of companies, particularly in the manufacturing, warehousing and logistics industries, are moving toward a…
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…
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…
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
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…
September 14, 2015
Ergonomic Solutions Can Benefit Your Business
Ergonomic solutions are proven to decrease the incidence and severity of musculoskeletal injuries caused by…
September 14, 2015
Body Posture Plays Significant Role in Ergonomic Design
Body posture affects the amount of force that must be exerted to move and maneuver…
September 14, 2015
Specialized Carts Designed for Hospital Use
Any nurse, therapist, aide or worker will tell you that working in hospitals, nursing homes…
September 14, 2015
Battery Powered Tugger Reduces Injury at Food Processing Plant
At a major food processing plant, workers had to manually push heavy meat carts to maneuver…
September 14, 2015
Working in the Crowd
Some positions require material handling equipment that is powerful enough to tackle heavy loads reliably,…
September 14, 2015
Ergonomic Design Reduces Equipment Injury Risk
In our last post, we discussed the results of a three-year study of musculoskeletal injury…