Forklift accidents are one of the leading causes of accidents and fatalities in the workplace. In the past four years, 151 people in the United States died from forklift accidents, and the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics estimates that nearly 7,000 non-fatal accidents occur each year. Jobs involving heavy machinery, such as forklifts, are…
As safety experts, SynTech has spent time honing in on the most critical terminology for discussing warehouse safety. While there is a practical need for brief dictionaries such as this for almost every aspect of warehouse operations, this guide focuses on terms that will help individuals guide and navigate meaningful safety conversations. Warehouse Terms You…
With so many moving parts, people, and equipment, a warehouse can be dangerous. For instance, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that more than 7,000 nonfatal injuries occur each year on forklifts alone. To minimize warehouse accidents and injuries, companies and individual workers must be aware of the most common warehouse injuries they face…
Practice Social Distancing, Contact Tracing, and Common Hygiene The COVID-19 pandemic has left no corner of the world untouched. As much of the world shut down in 2020, one term began to rise in popularity – essential workers. Essential workers are a subset of the workforce deemed essential by the United States government and CDC.…
Three key ways warehouse workers can prioritize mental and physical health while on the job, reducing the likeliness of accidents involving mobile equipment and pedestrians.