It’s easy to take safety for granted. If someone has never been hurt in the workplace, they might feel a certain amount of invincibility. In the same way a child thinks they’re going to stay young forever, people who are accident free often think that accidents won’t happen to them. But all it takes is […]
About Murray MH Staff
How Amazon is Trying to Cut Down Warehouse Costs
Being the biggest online retailer in the world, Amazon.com knows quite a bit about warehouse storage. After all, those millions of products need to be stored somewhere. It’s safe to say that Amazon has just about every type of warehouse equipment there is, from basic yard ramps to automated sorting systems. So when Amazon makes […]
Warehouse Management Tips
Efficiency is a big part of managing a warehouse, probably second only to safety. But the truth is, a more efficient warehouse is a safer warehouse. There is less scrambling and searching. Everyone knows where everything is. Inventory is safe, secure, and easy to access. That’s the type of warehouse everyone wants. After all, a […]
Drop Shipping vs. Selling from a Warehouse
With the rise of e-commerce, the concept of drop shipping has become increasingly popular. It’s easy to see why. Drop shipping offers the promise of huge item selection without having to store those items anywhere. But is it too good to be true? What are the downsides to drop shipping? Before we get into that, […]
Dealing with Upper Back Pain in the Warehouse
Two posts ago, we talked about dealing with lower back pain in the warehouse. Back pain is something almost everyone has to deal with at some point in their life. Due to the physical activity involved in warehouse work, it is very prevalent in the material handling industry. By following proper techniques, a lot of […]
Dock Board & Dock Plate Safety and Handling
Dock boards and dock plates are an essential part of any loading zone. They are the piece that bridges the gap, merging your dock with the trucks and vehicles that pull up to it. On any given day, thousands of dollars of product is moved over these dock boards and plates. It’s important that you’re […]
Taking Care of Warehouse Back Injuries
We’ve spoken quite a bit lately about what the most common warehouse injuries are and how you can avoid them. But even when the best safety practices are followed, accidents can happen. The body can only take so much, and sometimes, something gives. If there’s one area it’s mostly likely to give, it’s the back. […]
Aluminum vs. Steel: Advantages and Disadvantages
In our last post, we talked about aluminum. Aluminum is a metal that is used in a few of our products. However, the majority of our materials use steel. Both steel and aluminum are great metals that you can find just about anywhere. But is there a time when one is better than the other? […]
History and Usage of Aluminum
Here at Murray Material Handling, our go to material is steel. It’s strong, resilient, long lasting, and it’s been around for a while. That said, there are certain situations where different types of metal might be better suited. After all, steel is rather heavy. It can also be a little tricky to use. And that’s […]
Proper Lifting Techniques in a Warehouse
Modern technology and equipment makes warehouse work faster, more efficient, and safe. But, as great as forklifts and automatic dock levers are, there are still times when a person has to physically step in and do some old fashioned manual labor. Often, this means lifting and carrying which involves a lot of bending, leaning over […]