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Toyota Material Handling reinforces culture of operator safety on National Forklift Safety Day
Toyota celebrates National Forklift Safety Day 2022 with renewed investment in and focus on operator safety training

National Forklift Safety Day: Raising awareness on the importance of operator training
Coming out of Covid, operational conditions are evolving, but remain highly challenging, with increased or unusual inventory levels, supply chain delays, increased employee turnover,

Lift Truck Series: Lift truck safety gets proactive with sensors
Managing lift truck safety is daunting in today’s hectic materials handling environments, but safety-related technology is advancing rapidly, with sensor-driven solutions available that promise to avoid incidents before they happen.

Ninth-annual National Forklift Safety Day to be hybrid event
The Industrial Truck Association’s ninth annual National Forklift Safety Day will take place on Tuesday, June 14 at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., with in-person and virtual attendance options.

Quick Guide: Rooftop Safety Audits for Warehouses
In this guide, you will learn how to identify and address the Five Areas of Concern for Rooftop Safety.

Lightening loads with warehouse ergonomics
How companies are using ergonomics to retain employees, minimize musculoskeletal injuries and get a bit more output out of every shift.

SpaceGuard launches robotic automation guarding solution
SpaceGuard Products (Booth B6629) launched a new guarding solution for robotic automation systems, dubbed RageWire, on Monday at a booth press conference.

Toyota Material Handling recognized for workplace safety practices and advocacy
TMH receives 2022 Indiana Governor’s Workplace Safety Award

How operator assist tech can work in your warehouse
This white paper examines capabilities that can help reinforce best practices and site-specific rules.

Diversified Fall Protection announces two acquisitions
Acquires California-based Versatile Systems, Inc., and Utah-founded Rooftop Anchor to expand footprint of services nationwide

Hyster partners with RICO on expanded line of explosion-proof lift trucks
Partnership centers on a certified Explosion Proof (EX) lift truck line in which traditional Hyster lift trucks are converted by RICO Manufacturing, which has three-plus decades of experience in manufacturing EX solutions for the North American market.

Safe, Efficient Warehouses with Lithium Iron Phosphate Batteries
Learn about the safest chemistry available, Lithium Iron Phosphate; its long cycle life will last the lifetime of electric material handling equipment without maintenance resulting in fewer injuries and a lower total cost of ownership.

US Foods keeps truck fleet clear in winter
Plow assembly helps keep snow off trailer roofs, increasing safety and eliminating fines.

Burris Logistics uses high-speed solid panel doors at its DCs
The doors enhanced safety and energy savings.

To improve safety, first assess the present
Here’s why baselining your current lift truck safety processes and equipment as well as assessing layout and material flow patterns is an important first step toward ongoing improvement.


May 2024 Modern Materials Handling

A complete modernization of the sortation and conveyance at Boscov’s DC, along with updated software and a new order processing area, have transformed the ability of the department store chain’s DC to move more cartons in less time, while permitting more frequent replenishment shipment for stores.
 


Latest Resources

2023 Automation Study: Usage & Implementation of Warehouse/DC Automation Solutions
2023 Automation Study: Usage & Implementation of Warehouse/DC Automation Solutions
This research was conducted by Peerless Research Group on behalf of Modern Materials Handling to assess usage and purchase intentions forautomation systems...
How Your Storage Practices Can Affect Your Pest Control Program
How Your Storage Practices Can Affect Your Pest Control Program
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Warehousing Outlook 2023
Warehousing Outlook 2023
2023 is here, and so are new warehousing trends.
Extend the Life of Brownfield Warehouses
Extend the Life of Brownfield Warehouses
Today’s robotic and data-driven automation systems can minimize disruptions and improve the life and productivity of warehouse operations.
Power Supply in Overhead Cranes: Energy Chains vs. Festoons
Power Supply in Overhead Cranes: Energy Chains vs. Festoons
Download this white paper to learn more about how both systems compare.