“If you’re looking to go green at your workplace or warehouse, there are a few things to keep in mind including cost, practicalities, as well as resistance you might face from your colleagues or superiors. Nobody likes change–at first. However, what about going green when it comes to your material handling? If you are looking …
“Despite advances in safety for construction workers across a variety of settings, those who must use elevating work platforms (MEWPs) and aerial work platforms (AWPs) to perform their job duties remain at risk. According to the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF), 68 workers died in 2015 while operating or working on a MEWP. Most of the …
“Accidents and injuries involving motorbikes are a serious issue on British roads. According to Think!, motorcyclists make up just 1% of total road traffic, but account for 19% of all road user deaths. Think! also say that, per mile ridden, motorcyclists are around 38 times more likely to be killed in a road accident than …
“Responding early to situations is far better than responding suddenly because if you don’t…well…it doesn’t always turn out so well. I often discuss being prepared for a winter breakdowns and having a winter driving survival kit prepared, but what about having a summer driving survival kit prepared? Is there really a need for one? When we …
The body normally cools itself by sweating. During hot weather, especially with high humidity, sweating isn’t enough. Body temperature can rise to dangerous levels if you don’t drink enough water and rest in the shade. You can suffer from heat exhaustion or heat stroke. In 2014 alone, 2,630 workers suffered from heat illness and 18 …
“When purchasing a used forklift, there are a plethora of questions that come to mind that you must answer first. For instance, you’ll want to consider price, which is often a key factor in purchasing a vehicle that stays within budget. Second is value. Value can be determined from a variety of variables, including expected usage, …
The year is 1990. Pretty Woman was one of the top grossing movies, and we were on the brink of one of the most technological advancements of all time. Grunge was starting to be the fashion, and the wild, loud, erratic styles of the ’80’s were on their way out (gone, but never forgotten). It …
Is Your Warehouse Prepared For a Workplace Injury? JULY 5, 2016 BY TOM REDDON There are many policies, procedures and approaches any company can take to prepare for the worst in any environment. Regardless of the setting, injuries and accidents are always prone to happen. Simple and basic safety training and continuous improvement programs have …
“VICE: Tell us about yourself. Do you consume human blood? Galatea: I am a modern vampire. I was awakened at a very early age. It is part of who I am. It’s very beautiful, very spiritual. I do consume real human blood. Oh yes, I have read all the medical hoo-ha about no human having …
