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Supervisors are responsible for forklift operations
Nick Welch
2 minute read
Supervisors are responsible for forklift operations
Safety First - 5 Feb 2015 (#704) As awareness of the risks of forklift operation rises, Nick Welch argues that the buck stops with supervisors.
What does warehouse automation mean?
Paul Green
4 minute read
What does warehouse automation mean?
Your Focus - 22 Jan 2015 (#702) The use of robots is becoming more common in materials handling and Paul Green looks at the implications.
Forklift operator training - think local
Rob Vetter
4 minute read
Forklift operator training - think local
Safety First - 8 Jan 2015 (#700) Forget about the general, says Rob Vetter, and focus on specifics when it comes to training.
Chargers ain’t chargers
Blake Dickinson
4 minute read
Chargers ain’t chargers
Your Focus - 27 Nov 2014 (#695) Blake Dickinson describes the differences between conventional, opportunity and fast chargers.
Fighting fatigue
Mark Helding
2 minute read
Fighting fatigue
Safety First - 20 Nov 2014 (#694) Racking expert Mark Helding argues for the correct pace of work to avoid accidents and losses.
Forklift seats have evolved
Evert Mallie
2 minute read
Forklift seats have evolved
Your Focus - 13 Nov 2014 (#693) As EBLO celebrates its 35th anniversary, managing director Evert Mallie reflects on the changes he has witnessed.
Procuring forklifts
Ron Larimer
4 minute read
Procuring forklifts
Your Focus - 23 Oct 2014 (#690) As a procurement consultant, Ron Larimer recently found himself sourcing forklifts for a client who acquired a company with a fleet of trucks.
No Weak Links
Rob Vetter
4 minute read
No Weak Links
Safety First - 16 Oct 2014 (#689) It's all very well to train the operators, but Rob Vetter asks: what about the supervisors?
Reducing complacency in the workplace
Nick Welch
4 minute read
Reducing complacency in the workplace
Safety First - 2 Oct 2014 (#687) When accidents involving forklifts occur, often the first question is "what did the operator do/not do?" It's inevitable. But Nick Welch suggests we look at the bigger picture.
Alternative fuel options for forklifts
Cheryl Bikowski
3 minute read
Alternative fuel options for forklifts
Your Focus - 18 Sep 2014 (#685) Rising fuel costs and environmental consciousness are driving the push towards alternative fuels, as Cheryl Bikowski notes.
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