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Traffic Lanes and Personnel Safety Zones in Marine Cargo Handling

Traffic Lanes and Personnel Safety Zones in Marine Cargo Handling

Introduction The handling of cargo in marine terminals is essential for global trade, but it poses significant safety risks to the workers involved. Workers risk being struck by the various moving vehicles and heavy machinery operating in busy port environments. To mitigate these risks, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) advises employers to clearly … Read more

Safe Practices for Operating Motorized Pallet Trucks

Safe Practices for Operating Motorized Pallet Trucks

When loaded pallets need to be moved around a facility, a forklift often comes to mind. But in many situations, motorized pallet trucks like walkies and walkie riders can be more efficient and effective for maneuvering pallets. These trucks are more agile and easier to handle than forklifts, yet can still move loads weighing thousands … Read more

Avoid Injuries When Handling Materials in Warehouses and Industry

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Materials handling is the process of loading, unloading, storing, stacking and moving objects of all shapes and sizes in warehouses and industrial facilities. While this is an essential job function that keeps business and industry running efficiently, it can also be quite dangerous. Thousands of warehouse workers and other industrial personnel are injured or even … Read more

Safe Manual Pallet Jack Operation: How to Prevent Workplace Injuries

Safe Manual Pallet Jack Operation How to Prevent Workplace Injuries

Manual pallet jacks are invaluable tools that allow individual workers to efficiently move heavy palletized loads by hand. However, these compact devices can also pose serious dangers if they are misused or mishandled. This in-depth guide covers techniques and best practices for safely operating manual pallet jacks, based on key lessons from an online workplace … Read more

Hazard Sign: A Brief Guide on GHS Hazard Signs

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Understanding GHS Hazard Signs: Importance, Guidelines, and Implementation for Your Business Workplace safety should be a top priority for any business. Implementing clear hazard communication is crucial to help employees identify potential risks and handle materials properly. Globally Harmonized System (GHS) hazard signs play a key role in standardizing this communication worldwide. Learning about these … Read more

10 Tips for HAZWOPER: Handling Hazardous Materials Safely

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As a business owner, it is your responsibility to ensure the safety and health of your employees. One important aspect of this is understanding and complying with the Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) regulations set by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Handling hazardous materials is essential to protecting your workers and … Read more

Materials Handling Safety in the Workplace

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Materials handling is an essential part of many workplaces, with workers frequently lifting, carrying, and moving heavy items and materials. However, these activities can also pose a significant hazard to workers if they are not performed safely. In this blog post, we will explore the importance of materials handling safety in the workplace and discuss … Read more

Hazardous Materials Labels in the Workplace

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Hazardous materials labels are an important tool for promoting safety in the workplace. These labels are used to identify substances that are hazardous and provide information on the potential risks associated with them. Hazardous materials labels are required by law for certain types of substances, and using them can help prevent accidents and injuries in … Read more