To help protect rack columns from forklift and other vehicle impacts, there are a number of optional rack guard accessories that can be added to aisle-side or end-facing rack columns. These modifications safeguard rack uprights against impact and minimize the amount of damage such a collision can cause.

To ensure both the safety and the optimal functionality of hoists, it is critical to inspect a variety of components and operating functions at specific intervals. The Hoist Manufacturers Institute has developed content solely as a means to supplement/summarize hoist inspections.

Wearable devices are quickly creeping into all aspects of our lives. From smart watches to smart glasses, and even fitness tracker and pedometer apps on the smart phones in our pockets, wearables are tracking our location, the distance we travel, our speed and more. So, it’s no surprise that there are an increasing number of industrial wearable devices offered to companies seeking to improve the ergonomics and safety of their workforce.

Cold chain management is all about making sure products keep the right temperature at all times – from the site of production to the final destination. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, cold chain management has been much talked about, as some of the COVID-19 vaccines require very cold temperatures throughout the entire product lifecycle. How to handle these vaccines highlights many of the cold chain challenges.