Materials Handling Safety: Storage, Rigging, Waste Disposal, and Safe Movement Materials handling is part of almost every construction and industrial job. Workers receive deliveries, move equipment, stack supplies, clear debris, load materials, and dispose of waste every day. Because these tasks are so routine, it Read More…

Top 10 OSHA Violations: Workplace Safety, Forklift Compliance, and Prevention An OSHA citation often begins with a condition employees have walked past for weeks. A damaged ladder stays in service. A machine guard goes missing after maintenance. A forklift operator starts work before the employer Read More…

OSHA Accident Investigation: Forklift Safety, Near Misses, and Root Cause Analysis Forklift accidents rarely begin with one dramatic mistake. More often, several smaller problems line up: an inspection gets rushed, a travel lane becomes crowded, a load blocks the operator’s view, or a worker has Read More…

A new warehouse employee arrives on Monday morning and hands the supervisor an OSHA 10 card. The obvious question follows: “Am I ready to start working?” The card is useful. It shows that the employee completed broad workplace safety training and learned how to recognize Read More…

Industrial facilities rely on many types of equipment to move materials safely and efficiently. Forklifts transport loads across warehouse floors. Aerial lifts allow workers to reach elevated work areas. Overhead cranes move heavy components across manufacturing lines. Each piece of equipment requires specialized safety training, Read More…