The new employee has been on-the-job for only a week. He is concerned about no forklift safety plan. From his past job experience, it came in handy to get new hires like him up-to-speed. It also worked great as an educational safety net for the existing staff. Frankly, you agree with him, and even though…
During the holidays, many warehouses bring in seasonal labor. All of these new temporary employees need to be kept safe. Seasonal workers may not be familiar with your safety procedures, systems like HIT-NOT, or contact/proximity tracing. They also may be working in a new (to them) environment. It’s essential to take extra steps to keep…
Take a chance. Place a bet. Gamble. Those are fun things to consider if you take a trip to Las Vegas! But they have a far different meaning when you are talking about safety. Safety should never be something to gamble on. Employee safety should always be the top priority, and you should never take…
Forklift injuries are serious business. Every employer, warehouse manager, and forklift operator must understand the potential consequences of these workplace accidents. A study conducted by Worksafe found over 55,000 reported incidents in the United States between 2006-2016. The results of this study show not only how damaging these accidents can be to workers but also…
Forklifts are pretty standard in a lot of workplaces today. They are handy and versatile machines! Forklifts can, however, become dangerous and even deadly for both operators and bystanders when misused. Several safety features are essential for a forklift’s proper and safe operation. Let’s talk about the top 4 standard forklift safety features, in no…
Industrial safety should always be a top priority for businesses that work with heavy machinery, dangerous chemicals, or other materials that can cause serious injury. Maintaining safety standards at the workplace is critical to protecting employees and maintaining an efficient workflow. This blog post will discuss steps you can take to improve industrial safety in…
Proximity sensors and proximity detection systems are valuable safety systems that companies can implement to protect workers and equipment. These sensors often use radio-frequency identification (RFID) to detect hazards within warehouses or other places with mobile equipment. However, more advanced systems like HIT-NOT use industry-leading electromagnetic field technology. This more advanced technology allows proximity sensors…
For warehouse professionals, keeping up-to-date with OSHA requirements regarding forklift safety is vital. To operate a forklift, drivers must complete an OSHA-certified course, and employers must reevaluate their drivers every three years to maintain their certification. Training guides allow forklift operators to prepare for their initial certification or refresh their knowledge before their 3-year evaluations.…
While the main reason to improve workplace safety is protecting your employees, it can also significantly impact workplace efficiency. An efficient warehouse is a profitable warehouse. Implementing industry-leading safety technology like HIT-NOT is an investment. Not only is it a safety investment, but also an investment in future productivity, employee morale, and future earnings. The Safety…
Forklifts are consistently one of the most dangerous workplace hazards. In fact, OSHA ranked forklifts the 7th most cited hazard across all workplaces. OSHA estimates there is a 90% probability of a forklift being involved in a serious injury or a fatal accident. While a number of operator or pedestrian mistakes can cause forklift accidents,…