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,…
Rather than celebrate non-fatal accidents and near-misses, let’s call these warehouse incidents what they are: a dangerous coincidence. After all, those incidents are nothing to praise in the first place. They are far too close to tragedy and loss of life to be considered a positive experience. Dangerous industries like construction, warehouses, and transportation tend…
Discover how HIT-NOT works to save lives and reduce costs in the warehouse industry using precise magnetic fields and a state-of-the-art alert system. Forklifts and other types of mobile equipment are essential for material handling. Unfortunately, many of the safety solutions created for forklifts fail to address the full range of risks they present. The…
Forklifts and other mobile machinery are some of the most hazardous elements of a warehouse. They can cause injury to both the operator or pedestrians due to errors such as not adhering to posted signage, improperly stacking a load, or not paying attention to the surroundings. The dangers that forklifts present in the workplace are…
What is OSHA? OSHA, short for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, was created by the U.S. Congress in 1970 through the Occupational Safety and Health Act. Its mission is to ensure safe and healthy working conditions by setting and enforcing safety standards, providing training, and offering resources to help companies maintain compliance. In the…
One of the most common and in-demand jobs in any warehouse is that of a forklift driver. Forklift drivers are necessary for virtually any industry you can think of, from lumber to food processing. If you’re considering becoming a forklift driver, the following qualifications will get you on the right track. These qualifications break down…
All too often, companies sacrifice warehouse safety to protect their bottom line. But, in doing that, those companies are taking a significant gamble. Without safety precautions, there is a risk of causing harm to employees and suffering potential financial losses. Safety solutions are investments for a future safe and profitable work environment. While the upfront…
Forklifts are notoriously one of the most dangerous pieces of equipment on a job site or in a warehouse. In fact, they are a leading cause of injury in the warehouse industry. Operators and pedestrians alike are in danger when a forklift is not properly used. Some of the more common forklift accidents involve being…
A “Near Miss” Is… The phrase “near-miss” or “close call” is common for those working in and around warehouses. OSHA would define a near miss as an incident where “a worker might have been injured if the circumstances had been slightly different.” These incidents can occur due to unsafe conditions or an employee acting unsafely.…
Warehouses are high-risk environments, filled with heavy machinery, forklifts, and large inventories that can create hazards. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the transportation and warehousing sector experiences a work injury rate of 4.3% per 100 full-time workers, reflecting the dangerous nature of this industry. That’s why it’s imperative all warehouse workers…