Safety

Leveraging Technology to Enhance Safe Operations

What comes to mind when you think about the word safety?  Is it focusing on preventative measures, staying alert, or avoiding certain situations?  Safety can mean so many different things to each of us; each approach can also be different depending on the situation.  When referencing forklift safety, there are typically a few primary focuses …

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The Linde Material Handling Order Picker: Keeping your Industrial Athlete in Control

Manual material handling tasks require great physical effort, often to the detriment of the worker. These tasks are extremely taxing and often fatigue the operator, causing decreased productivity, downtime due to injury, and ultimately employee turnover due to occupational stressors. In 2019, 888,220 nonfatal occupational injuries in the private sector resulted in at least one …

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The Linde Series 346, Series 1346, and Series 1347 | A New Age of Productivity

Updated 9/17/2023 The Pursuit of Excellence The advancement of technology for industrial trucks is ever changing and vital as companies are increasingly looking for ways to excel in efficiency.  The continued pursuit to do things better and faster is the driving force for many.  Companies must consider not only cost but must also look at …

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Forklift Capacities: How To Choose The Right Truck For The Job

Updated: 9/30/2022 With so many truck options out there, choosing the correct truck for the application can seem like a daunting task.  From enhancing productivity to promoting safety, selecting the appropriate truck for your operation can affect multiple layers of your supply chain.  What is Forklift Capacity? Forklift capacity is the amount of weight a …

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Operating A Forklift In Unpredictable Weather – Rainy Conditions

Updated: 7/10/23 We have entered that time of the year where many are experiencing the unpredictability of mother nature.  Whether it be extreme spikes in temperature or the sudden torrential downpour, the weather can often catch us off guard.  When operating machinery, like a forklift, it is imperative to be alert on any given day, …

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Operating A Forklift In The Sun – How To Work Safely

For most in the material handling industry, when considering safety guidelines when operating a forklift, we often think of specifics of running the truck. For instance, how to safely maneuver it, ensure the operator is protected, as well as others around, and that the truck is being used properly. However, looking at the environment the …

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Top 6 Forklift Options to Reduce Maintenance Costs

One of the biggest keys to having a profitable business is to find ways to reduce costs without sacrificing quality or customer satisfaction. Buying a forklift, regardless of size, is expensive enough so the maintenance can be even steeper in price. We have compiled a list to help your company save some coins in maintenance …

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Tips for Improving Loading Dock Safety

Updated: 8/25/2021 There are always precautions one must take in ensuring a safe environment for workers, a big standard that should be taken seriously is loading bay safety. Loading docks are a convenient way for businesses to load and unload materials with most connecting directly to the warehouse or storage area. Warehouse injuries can and …

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