What You Need To Know About Material Handling Jobs
What You Need To Know About Material Handling Jobs According to ZipRecruiter, the best Material Handling jobs can pay up to $98,000 per year. That’s a pretty good living. What do material handling jobs entail and how do you qualify? Most material handling jobs are package handlers, warehouse associates, and forklift operators. There is always […]
Driverless Forklifts
Driverless Forklifts Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) provide many impressive benefits to warehouse facilities including reduced labor costs, reduced product loss due to real-time data, and potentially improve safety. The use of AGVs is not entirely without safety hazards though and this is where ALERT Safety Products provides solutions. There are several types of AGVs including […]
Is It Hot in Here? Keeping Warehouses Cool
Is It Hot in Here? Keeping Warehouses Cool Due to the size of most warehouses, the cost of air-conditioning is through the roof which is why most warehouses are not air-conditioned and with the sun beating down on metal roofs, the heat can be unbearable. Heat doesn’t just make workers uncomfortable, but it adds […]
What to Know About Warehouse Safety
What to Know About Warehouse Safety The most valuable asset of any company is its employees, which is why employee safety should be the first priority of every company. Warehouse facilities tend to have more hazards than office environments simply because of the equipment required to effectively operate. Loading docks, forklift crossings, slippery floors, […]
Why Do Flashing Lights Catch Our Attention?
Why Do Flashing Lights Catch Our Attention? Did you watch fireworks on the 4th of July? Most Americans catch fireworks at one point or another and no matter our age, we are captivated by them. Mesmerized by the lights and the colors, Americans have chosen fireworks as a way to commemorate and celebrate for many […]
How Smart Are You?
How Smart Are You? We are surrounded by smart technology. There are times when I lament the rapidly changing world and then there are others when I’m relieved that I can entertain 6 kids in the middle of a severe storm. Either way you look at it, smart technology is a part of life – […]
Are You Ready for Vacation?
Are You Ready for Vacation? It’s summertime! Time for trips to the lake, lazy pool days, golf outings, grilling out, baseball games, beach days, and vacation. No wonder employees struggle to stay focused this time of year. Everyone takes safety seriously but even the best employees are guilty of daydreaming from time to time, especially […]
National Forklift Safety Day
National Forklift Safety Day As professionals in the workplace safety industry, we observed World Day for Safety and Health at Work a few months ago. On June 14, we are even more excited to observe National Forklift Safety Day! We know not everyone is as excited as we are but there are plenty of warehouse […]
Business Spring Cleaning Check List!
Business Spring Cleaning Check List! Here in the midwest, it has been a very long winter, so we are really ready for spring! Spring is a beautiful season for so many reasons but mostly because it is time for change. We see new colors, new flowers, and new beginnings. Many use this as a time […]