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John Wofford: Jan 24, 2025 8:57:30 AM
Every year in the United States, forklifts contribute to approximately 85 deaths and 34,900 severe injuries, costing employers roughly $40,000 per...
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John Wofford: Jan 3, 2025 7:21:15 AM
Do you know which U.S. city receives the most rainfall? It’s not Seattle. It’s Mobile, Alabama (tied for first place with New Orleans). The second...
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John Wofford: Dec 13, 2024 8:56:08 AM
OSHA estimates that forklifts cause nearly 35,000 serious injuries and 85 fatalities in U.S. facilities each year. The sad truth is that every...
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Lisa Boylan: Jun 7, 2024 8:56:56 AM
Warehouses can be dangerous places. The US Bureau of Labor Statistics reports over 38,000 accidents occur in warehouses each year. Consequently,...
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Ronnie Ellington: May 27, 2022 4:47:00 PM
Ever seen someone trying to drive and text at the same time? Most of us have, even though we all know using a smartphone while driving is dangerous....
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John Wofford: Jul 27, 2021 5:00:00 PM
Interested in buying or renting a scissor lift? Smart move. Scissor lifts are not just a safer alternative to ladders and scaffolding; they can help...
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Steve Jones: Jun 28, 2021 4:48:00 PM
What's the most dangerous piece of equipment in your facility? While forklift accidents may make headlines, ladders are significantly more dangerous....
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John Wofford: Feb 22, 2021 5:41:00 PM
The transportation and warehousing industry is the second-most dangerous job in the U.S., according to the latest statistics from the Bureau of Labor...
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John Wofford: Jan 15, 2021 6:05:00 PM
Warehouse managers are constantly asked to do more with less. Every unexpected injury negatively impacts morale and their bottom line. According to...
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John Wofford: Oct 9, 2020 1:58:00 PM
After talking to some industry experts, we decided to revise our original article about whether it’s okay to use an electric forklift in the rain....
