by Dan Livingston, on January 28, 2020 at 6:45 AM
Electric forklifts are growing in popularity worldwide. Their performance has improved, thanks to advancements in both battery and electric motor technologies in recent years. With new battery types on the …
Read Storyby Phil Hanford, on January 20, 2020 at 8:00 AM
The electric forklift industry relies on a variety of battery types for power. This guide to forklift battery types covered the basics of what makes each type of battery stand …
Read Storyby Phil Hanford, on January 10, 2020 at 8:00 AM
OSHA requires all forklift operators to complete safety training before they drive forklifts. Employers must provide these training programs. For many companies, using a professional training service can make sense …
Read Storyby Ryan Oshman, on January 7, 2020 at 6:57 AM
No matter the size of your warehousing operation, maintaining compliance with local and federal fire codes is crucial. By ensuring you meet standards set by OSHA and your local, municipal, …
Read Storyby Phil Hanford, on January 7, 2020 at 6:56 AM
For material handling businesses operating in Washington ports, maintaining equipment is a top priority. It can also be one of the biggest challenges. Due to environmental factors, the wear and …
Read Storyby Dave Jensen, on January 3, 2020 at 8:00 AM
One of the toughest decisions facing a material handling operation is how to handle forklift maintenance: should you keep all maintenance in-house or outsource forklift planned maintenance? While there are …
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