When and Where to Install Bollards
How to choose the right type of bollard for different uses, where to get bollards and how to get them installed Bollards are used to protect people or property. Bollards have exceptional durability and are meant to withstand forceful impact from vehicles or other heavy objects. Some types of bollards, on the other hand, are […]
Safety Barriers
Why road barriers are important for safety, what the different types of road barriers are and how to choose the right crash barrier for your project Accidents can take place anytime and anywhere and never come with a warning! It then becomes especially important to be prepared and plan for such situations. Safety barriers are […]
Bollards Provide Security and Safety
Bollards can provide security and subtle direction for pedestrian traffic. Bollards are designed to warn drivers of restricted areas or to deny drivers access and help in preventing collisions around the designated areas. Bollards have decorative and functional applications, enhancing the visual quality of buildings while providing physical barriers for safer, more controlled environments. Bollard […]
Why is an Overhead Door Protector Important?
In a fast-paced work environment, it is no secret that efficiency is always the top priority. The whole supply chain needs to be productive, from the production plant to the corporate operations. A delay in one part of the chain affects others. For that reason, administrators and managers want to make sure that every part […]
Mitigating Risk Using Bollards
The bollard is “a short, sturdy vertical post” which has been used since the 17th century, for over 200 years, on quaysides to help moor ships. They were originally made from old cannons, which were buried in the ground muzzle-first, leaving the rear end projecting above the ground. Later, various forms of bollard were used […]
5 Keys to Effective Warehouse Safety Management
It is well-know that warehouse accidents are more common than they should be and the most serious accidents relate to forklifts. Warehouse managers are responsible for ensuring healthy and safety in the workers and others in the workplace. Their role is to ensure the health and safety, and management of the physical environment, load shifting […]
The Human Factor of Forklift Safety
Human factors also impact forklift safety. While the workplace risks have implications on safety, a worker’s personal conditions, impact on their ability to work safely. The use of alcohol and/or other drugs may be one of the contributing factors. Alcohol and other drugs usage have become prevalent and a safety issue that affects a worker’s […]
Is the Risk Worth the Cost?
Forklifts are among the most frequently used pieces of equipment in the workplace; because they are small compact machines, designed to navigate very narrow aisle and have a great lifting capacity. They are efficient for moving heavy goods and supplies from one place to another with little effort; yet the most dangerous and cause serious accidents. There are many […]
The Real Costs of Non-Compliance
Many workplaces are under the fallacy that once an incident or injury occurs in their workplace they are covered by insurance and it will have little to no impact in terms of liability and cost. This leads them to take a laid-back attitude towards safety compliance. What they need to understand is that insurances do […]
The Hidden Dangers of Forklifts
Forklifts and industrial lifting trucks are essential to efficiency in logistics operations, and are high risk with hidden dangers; particularly for those pedestrians working alongside them. They are used to lift, stack and transfer loads in warehouses, factories, shipping yards, freight terminals and other workplaces. While Forklifts and industrial lifting trucks are certainly one of the most critical tools for these facilities, they can […]
