The current state of the forklift industry looks positive, despite some overblown fears and concerns about automation and robots (more on those subjects below). The manufacturing, mining, distribution and construction industries – just to name a few – remain as busy as ever, and growth Read More…

Touching down with 130 mph winds and more than 40 inches of rainfall in southeast Texas and areas of Louisiana, Hurricane Harvey has proven to be one of the most catastrophic flood disasters in United States’ history. Starting as a tropic wave from the African Read More…

Stacking pallets properly, whether working with a pallet jack, forklift, hand pallet pump, or other machines, has the potential to prevent many accidents that routinely happen in warehouses. Knowing and using certain safety principles, proper work practices, and the right equipment for the job can Read More…

As a forklift operator, you may be tasked with the job of handling hazardous loads. In this case, it is imperative that you handle the load with the utmost care, according to OSHA’s operational practices. But before you can safely handle the hazardous load, you Read More…

The pre-shift equipment inspection is a key component to workplace safety and ensuring the equipment your business uses on a regular basis is up-to-date and fit for employees to operate. To make this daily process easier and more efficient for your workers, create a systemized Read More…