Thursday, August 21, 2008

Warehousing News - Week of 8/17

On-board weighing system
RDS technology has invented a solution to increase efficiency and ameliorate safety. The digital Liftalert system alarms workers when load capacities are nearing overload status. A hydraulic load sensor sends visual and audible signals when maximum capacity is approached.

Read the full article at Warehouse and Logistics News.



Keeping Safe from the Ground Up
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, one-fourth of all occupational fatalities result from transportation and material moving occupations. This warrants heavy safety precautions to be present in warehouse facilities. In addition, OSHA has recently delivered some hefty fines in an attempt to curb violations and to place more emphasis on safety.

Read the full article at MMH Magazine

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