Safety

Understanding the Importance of Forklift Data Plates: Ensuring Safety and Compliance

Equipment, Forklift Truck, Safety / June 30, 2024

A forklift data plate is more than just a metal or plastic identifier affixed to the vehicle; it is a lifeline of crucial information essential for safe operation and regulatory compliance. Data plates are found on every forklift truck and serve as indispensable guides, detailing the capabilities and specifications vital for operators and maintenance personnel …

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Leveraging Technology to Enhance Safe Operations

Distribution, Equipment, Industry News, Logistics, Safety, Warehouse / May 23, 2024

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

Equipment, Safety / July 22, 2021

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

Equipment, Industry News, Maintenance, Safety, Sales News, Warehouse / September 17, 2023

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

Equipment, Safety / September 30, 2022

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

Equipment, Maintenance, Safety / July 10, 2023

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

Safety / July 16, 2021

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

Equipment, Maintenance, Parts and Service, Safety / June 12, 2019

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

Safety / August 25, 2021

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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