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Tips for Industrial Floor Care
By, Mary Beth Tomko Action_Lift Floor_Cleaning_Machine Industrial_Scrubber Industrial_Sweeper Maintenance Material_Handling OSHA PowerBoss Safety Worker_Safety
It’s certainly a challenge, but clean floors in the workplace are essential to the overall sanitation and safety of your operation. Whether you operate a large DC or small shop, keeping the floors clean and free of debris will help things run more efficiently and reduce accidents caused by slips, trips, and falls.
read moreHappy 4th of July!
By, Mary Beth Tomko Action_Lift Equipment_Rentals Forklift Forklift_Maintenance Forklift_Rental Forklift_Safety Forklift_Service Forklift_Training Forklifts Material_Handling Warehouse_Solutions
We wish all our employees and friends a safe and Happy 4th of July! A federal holiday since 1941, July 4th is celebrated as the birth of American independence, but the tradition goes back to 1776. Today we celebrate with festivities ranging from fireworks, parades, and concerts to more casual family gatherings and barbecues.
read moreNeed to rent a forklift? Here’s what you should know.
By, Mary Beth Tomko Action_Lift Crown_Forklifts Electric_Forklift Equipment_Rentals Forklift Forklift_Rental Forklifts Material_Handling UniCarriers_Forklifts
The time has come— you find that you’re in need of a forklift rental. Perhaps you have a seasonal need, so a short-term addition to your fleet is the answer. Certainly, a one-off job that requires heavy lifting is a prime example where renting a lift truck is the best solution to your material handling needs. Here is a rundown of some key points to consider when renting a forklift:
read moreWe Support National Forklift Safety Day
By, Mary Beth Tomko Action_Lift Certified_Training Forklift_Safety Forklift_Training Forklifts Lift_Truck Operator_Training OSHA Safety Worker_Safety
On June 12th, 2018, the fifth annual National Forklift Safety Day will be held by the Industrial Truck Association (ITA). The objective of National Forklift Safety Day is to educate individuals on the best practices regarding forklift safety, the importance of operator training and the need for daily equipment checks.
read moreHVLS Fans–Beat the Heat with a Breeze!
By, Mary Beth Tomko Action_Lift Big_Fan Blue_Giant HVLS_Fan HVLS_Fans LEED_Certification Warehouse_Cooling Warehouse_Solutions Worker_Safety
With the start of warm-weather months in NE Pennsylvania, we thought it would be a good time to re-post last year’s blog about HVLS fans. Working in hot, humid conditions can result in a number of adverse health effects ranging from discomfort to serious health risks. There are many steps that employers can take to assess risk and provide more comfortable working conditions during hot weather.
read moreNeed to Expand Your Warehouse Space? Let’s Evaluate.
By, Mary Beth Tomko Allied_Products Lift_Truck Racking Warehouse Warehouse_Solutions Warehousing Workplace
Congested aisles. Crowded racks. Cluttered dock. How do you know when the time is right to expand your warehouse capabilities? It’s widely held that once storage capacity surpasses 85% utilization, there is a marked reduction in warehouse productivity. Movement becomes restricted which results in multiple actions to complete a task.
read moreStay Alert! The Importance of Forklift Warning Lights
By, Mary Beth Tomko Allied_Products Crown_Forklifts Forklift Forklift_Safety Forklifts Lift_Truck OSHA Safety UniCarriers_Forklifts Warehouse_Safety
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently announced the 10 most frequently cited workplace safety violations for the fiscal year 2017. Number seven on the list points to the dangers of Powered Industrial Trucks. The types of equipment in the category are lift trucks (forklifts), tractors, platform lift trucks, motorized hand trucks and more.
read moreEarth Day—Learn How Forklifts Matter.
By, Mary Beth Tomko Crown_Encore, Crown_Forklifts Electric_Forklift Forklift_Maintenance Forklift_Service Forklifts Lift_Truck Maintenance Material_Handling UniCarriers_Forklifts
This month we observe our 48th Earth Day. April 22nd marks the anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental movement. On this day in 1970, millions of Americans rallied for a healthy, sustainable environment. Today, the material-handling industry is part of the worldwide effort to be greener. Learn how forklifts matter.
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