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Adding warning lights to your safety procedure can help eliminate injuries
Each individual working in an environment where forklifts are present has likely gotten the same spiel regarding the hazards of this almighty machine. Repetitive this lesson may be, it is unquestionably one of the most important lessons you will learn. It is crucial to realize that 40% of all forklift accidents involve pedestrians. The bright side? This can be avoided with awareness of ones surroundings and a little help from the Red-Zone Warning Light. The Red-Zone shows pedestrians a lit section to designate where they should and should not be standing. This section is called the ‘Halo Zone.’ Once the light is attached to each side of your forklift, the […]
Know Your ATS Options to Keep Costs Low
Automatic Transfer Switches can be provided with a wide array of options and features. Like any customizable product, the more features included, the higher the cost will be. Contractor ratings can also drive prices exponentially high. Below are two tips to consider when deciding on ratings and features for an application. These tips can help to ensure the switch is suited for the job, and priced within the customer’s budget. Continuous Current Rating The Standard expectation of an automatic transfer switch (in regards to a continuous load), is that the switch should be able to hold maximum value for three hours or more. Transfer switches differ widely from other emergency […]
Best Practices for Load Safety Rack Challenges
Recently a client contacted us. They removed their Forklift Load Safety Racks (LSR) from their trucks and wanted a letter saying that it was acceptable to do. They went on to say that it is a widely accepted industry practice. Their purpose in removing them was for safety, as forklift operators were hitting overhead objects when placing pallets in the top shelf positions in their warehouse. Some operators hit the ceilings in semi-trailers. Forklift LSR’s are located at the rear of the forks. They are often about 4 feet tall. Their purpose is to prevent lifted objects from falling towards and injuring the forklift operator. Our client had a valid […]
