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A New Power Solution Increases Uptime for Aerial Work Platforms
Guest blog from MHI Member Company Inventus Power Fleet and equipment managers at construction sites and warehouses are continually seeking ways to improve uptime and production efficiency. Advanced power sources from lithium-ion (Li-ion) technology can create new cost-saving opportunities in managing […]
Retrofit Considerations and How to Successfully Implement
Guest blog by Rob Glynn from MHI Member Company TGW Logistics Group It has now been 60 years since the opening of the first “automated” high bay warehouse (HBW). The trailblazer was Bertelsmann’s “Book Silo,” which went into operation in […]
Aluminum + Robotics = A Solid Pair
Guest blog from MHI Member Company New Age Industrial Autonomous robots are the latest “better mousetrap” in the pick and fulfillment industry. The robots do all the traveling through the distribution centers, so the workers don’t have to. This saves […]
Keep Workers At Floor Level Safe From Falling Objects With Kickplates On Pick Modules
Blog post by Rack Manufacturers Institute (RMI) Installed on elevated work platforms, pick module walkways, and rack supported platforms, kickplates (also called toe boards or toe guards) protect associates working at floor level from objects that may slide or fall […]
Why Capacity Markings Are Crucial To Overhead Handling Safety
Post by MHI Industry Group, Overhead Lifting All components of an overhead handling system — including cranes, hoists, and monorails — are designed and constructed by their original equipment manufacturer (OEM) to support a maximum rated load. Typically measured in […]
Why Amazon’s Focus On Injury Prevention Will Likely Improve Ergonomics For All Workers
Post by MHI Ergonomics and Safety When Amazon announced its new WorkingWell program — an effort to improve employee health issues and reduce the risk of injuries — in May 2021, the company’s high-profile emphasis on ergonomics established its leadership […]