Top Tips for Forklift Safety
Your forklift operators are an essential part of your business, and their job comes with some risks. Without the right safety practices, your workers can suffer accidents that lead to expensive repairs and workers’ compensation claims. Proper forklift safety is key to running an efficient and safe operation. 1. Receive Proper Forklift Safety Training 2….
Eliminate Danger of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning with Electric Forklifts
Not all worksites are created equal. While many of the machines we offer here at LiftOne are meant for outdoor work, forklifts are often utilized indoors as well. This includes, but is not limited to, factories, warehouses, and other jobs that deal with major indoor storage and shelving systems. These are jobs that involve not…
The Ultimate Aerial Lift Safety Guide
If your facility uses mobile elevated work platforms, implementing aerial platform safety protocols is vital to keeping operators and other employees safe. Misuse can lead to inefficiency, downtime, damaged items and personal injuries. At LiftOne, we want to help you establish a workplace culture dedicated to safety. This guide will cover the importance of aerial…
LiftOne’s Response & Safety Measures During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Updated: March 19, 2020 As we continue to closely monitor the developments surrounding Coronavirus (COVID-19), we are committed to do whatever is needed to safeguard the health and safety of our customers, partners and team members. New Health & Safety Measures After input from our employees and customers regarding ways to limit the direct exposure…
Personal Protective Equipment: Assessment & Planning
No matter what industry you work in, having the right personal protective equipment (PPE) for the job and a plan in place to ensure it is used properly are critical components to keeping your employees safe. Read on to learn how to improve safety and cleanliness in the workplace through the use of PPE. Jump…
Top Forklift Safety Products & Accessories
Forklift accidents occur in warehouses and distribution centers across the country daily, and some of those accidents each year have catastrophic consequences. OSHA estimates that with the right training and safety products, 70% of those accidents could be prevented. Take a look at the top forklift safety products and accessories on the market today and…
When is it Time to Replace My Forklift Tires?
Replacing forklift tires often gets put off much longer than it should. While some maintenance or repair tasks prevent your forklift from running, forklift tires in less than ideal condition pose significant risks to operators and equipment. Continuing to run your equipment on tires that need to be replaced can cause costly damage to your forklift,…
New ANSI Standards: Everything You Need to Know About A92.22 & A92.24
Updates to ANSI standards and requirements for Mobile Elevating Work Platforms, or MEWPs, originally scheduled to go in effect December 2019, has been pushed back until March 1, 2020. As your material handling equipment partner, our team at LiftOne is here to provide you with all the information you need to comply with the new…
Five Tips for Safe Forklift Operation
When operating a forklift, safety should be the number one priority. With nearly 96,785 forklift injuries occurring each year, it’s important to refresh on safe forklift operation to minimize the risk of injuries or damage to facilities.
Safe Storage and Stacking in the Warehouse
While many of the safety concerns presented in a warehouse environment involve the use of forklifts or other heavy machinery, there are also a number of safety issues associated with the way in which materials are stored. Whether stacked incorrectly, in a less than ideal location, or without regard to OSHA guidelines, there are a…
5 Ways to Avoid Costly Mistakes When Choosing a Material Handling Supplier
Material Handling is so much more than buying a forklift. It’s the lifeblood of any facility or operation that relies on the ability to move and transport just about anything. Think about this: “Almost everything in your life, both at work and at home, at some point was moved by a lift truck”.
Warehouse Safety Begins with Forklift Training & Certification
If you’re the type of warehouse manager who spends most of their day on the job site, there’s no question that one of the biggest thoughts that crosses your mind is this: “Are we being fully OSHA compliant?” It’s an important question to ask, and can affect everything from basic tasks to long-term jobs. For…
