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Man vs. Machine — Smart Conveyor Guarding | Apex Safety Spotlight
Conveyor Guarding Products for Warehouse Safety & Compliance Conveyors keep inventory moving and orders filled, but at speeds up to 600 feet per minute (10’ per second), they definitely pose a safety risk. Statistically, nearly 25% of all worker compensation claims are due to injuries sustained by a conveyor. OSHA requires conveyor guarding, but it…
Read MoreNC-BASED ENGINEERED HANDLING, INC. JOINS APEX MATERIAL HANDLING & STORAGE COMPANIES
Acquisition Expands Reach & Capabilities in the Southeast ENGINEERED HANDLING, INC. JOINS THE APEX FAMILY OF MATERIAL HANDLING & STORAGE COMPANIES, EXTENDING APEX’S REACH TO THE MID-ATLANTIC AND SOUTHEAST FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 8/15/2021 Oak Brook, IL —Apex Companies, headquartered in Oak Brook, IL, has announced that Engineered Handling, Inc, a leading storage and warehouse equipment…
Read MoreScore Big with Goal Post Guardrails
Goal Post Guardrails – Cost-Effective Protection Against Accidental Forklift Strikes Successful teams know that your offense is only as good as your defense. Whether on the field or in the warehouse, no one leaves their goal unprotected –it’s time to get defensive about the vulnerable areas of your business that keep you in the game.…
Read MoreBreaking Down the Barriers to Mezzanine Safety
It’s a Long Way Down – Prevent Accidental Falls with Mezzanine Safety Products The Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) monitors workplace safety. A critical concern for OSHA is the regulation around fall protection for open-sided elevated platforms, floors, and runways. It is such a ubiquitous hazard that OSHA requires fall protection regardless of elevation…
Read MoreWorking Building Columns into Your Pallet Rack Design
Colorado Customers – Maximize Storage Around Support Columns with Our Pallet Rack Design Tips Coloradans, you’re used to wide-open spaces, but as we know, even wide-open spaces have their challenges. When designing pallet racking systems for large floor plans, it may initially feel like you’re painting on a blank canvas; however, these open areas have…
Read MoreSpecial Considerations for Palletizing & Storing Bagged Inventory
Tidy, Stable Palletizing & Storage IS Achievable for Bagged Inventory – Follow These Tips Automation is all the rage in warehousing, manufacturing, and distribution. Undoubtedly, the trend towards automation has steadily increased for years. Then 2020 hit and it became supercharged. Palletizing is one of those applications that caught the automation wave due to its…
Read MorePallet Racking Skid Channel Supports – Go Ahead Put Your Foot Down
Pallet Rack Safety from the Feet Up – When to Choose Skid Channel Supports Industrial crates and wire baskets are handy when storing small or loose inventory. They are sturdy, stackable, and forklift compatible. Designs vary from collapsable sides to flat, footed or wheeled bottom surfaces. However, handy industrial crates can be tricky to store…
Read MoreThe Latest Warehouse Safety Tech to Prevent Pedestrian Injuries | Apex Safety Spotlight
Tech Delivers Convenient and Effective Warehouse Safety for Pedestrians Warehouse safety is a top concern for facility managers across the supply chain. The tight labor market has led to an inconsistent workforce, while unrelenting demand requires faster turn rates. The result? Warehouse worker injury rates are among the highest of any profession –approximately 5.1 per…
Read MoreBrace Yourselves, Colorado — Your Warehouse Safety Depends Upon It
What’s the Significance of Pallet Rack Bracing on Warehouse Safety? When we’re talking warehouse safety, it’s essential to be familiar with even the small details of your pallet racking system. Knowing the parts and pieces helps you train your team on safe use and enables you to evaluate possible dangers effectively. When it comes to…
Read MoreM & V Dividers are Totally Tubular for Warehouse Storage
Organize Odd-Shaped Inventory in a Snap with M & V Dividers The truth is that all inventory doesn’t fit into a box… or a nice cubed space. Mind blown, we know, but that doesn’t mean that irregularly shaped items can’t be efficiently stored. One simple way is to convert open pallet rack bays into high-capacity…
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