Unless you’re using a forklift on a daily basis, chances are you might not realize that extensions are available to assist with your forklift needs. In fact, even people who do work in warehouses and use forklifts are often surprised to learn that forklift extensions and attachments exist. So, what exactly is a forklift extension? […]
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No two warehouses are exactly alike, even if they’re both part of the same company. Generally, this is because warehouses need to fit within lot sizes and building code restrictions specific to the city they’re located in. Yard ramps provide warehouses with a practical and cost effective solution to their unloading needs. But, that doesn’t […]
Difference Between Dock Board and Dock Plate
People often confuse word meanings. Take “metaphor” and “simile” for example. If you were trying to describe a large and strong man, a metaphor would be “the man is a mountain” whereas a simile would be “the man is like a mountain”. Though adding “like” or “as” makes the comparison a simile, most people would […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Most Common Warehouse Injuries
As it important as it is to protect your inventory, it’s more important to protect your employees. Unfortunately, employee injuries are commonplace in the material handling industry. Even when all safety procedures are followed, accidents can happen. But with the right knowledge, those accidents can be reduced significantly. One way of avoiding accidents is simply […]
Laying Out Your Warehouse
When you work in warehouse operations, it’s not just about what you have, but where you place it. Just like all other parts of warehouse management, the physical layout has a big impact on storage efficiency. How easily can items be placed? How quickly can you retrieve them? Is everything safe? You want to maximize […]
Advantages of Proper Material Handling
When people unfamiliar with the industry see our name, they often say this: What is material handling? Truth be told, the explanation is in the name itself. Material handling is the movement, storage, control and protection of goods and products (or materials) as they go through the process of manufacturing and distribution. It’s a process […]
Loading Dock Breakdown
Warehouses are in constant motion, designed to bring cargo in and sent it right back out. In some ways, it could be classified as a hotel for inventory. Everyone’s stay is temporary. And just the like front doors of a hotel, the loading bay is the busiest place of the warehouse. It’s where everything is […]