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by Dan Livingston, on October 14, 2024 at 3:01 PM
Washington state experiences more than 1,000 earthquakes a year. While only about a dozen of these are strong enough to feel, the U.S. Geological Survey ranks most of the state …
Read Storyby Dan Livingston, on July 12, 2024 at 10:49 AM
“Little grains that can build a mighty mountain.” That’s the meaning of Doosan. Founded in 1896, the company started as a small shop in Seoul, Korea, that produced and sold …
Read Storyby Dan Livingston, on June 14, 2024 at 1:12 PM
There’s been a lot of hype around electric forklifts the last few years, but the wave of change is upon us. From Seattle to San Diego, lithium-ion forklifts are replacing …
Read Storyby Dan Livingston, on June 1, 2024 at 8:40 AM
In 2021, workplace injuries cost American businesses $167 billion. Warehouse workers, in particular, are more than twice as likely to be injured at work, and according to OSHA, 25% of …
Read Storyby Dan Livingston, on March 20, 2024 at 11:00 AM
Forklift attachments and accessories can help you move more product in less time, but there’s a right way and a wrong way to modify forklifts. OSHA's regulation states: any modifications …
Read Storyby Dan Livingston, on March 18, 2024 at 5:08 PM
Once you decide to buy a forklift and start shopping around, you'll soon discover a new forklift can cost between $20,000–$50,000. Why such a big price range? In this article, …
Read Storyby Dan Livingston, on March 4, 2024 at 12:37 PM
June is forklift safety month, so it's the perfect time to review: The most common forklift-related injuries The main cause of forklift injuries How to prevent forklift-related incidents How to …
Read Storyby Dan Livingston, on January 8, 2024 at 4:17 PM
Just because your forklift data plate says its maximum capacity is 7,000 pounds, doesn’t mean you can lift any load weighing less than that. Many factors contribute to your forklift’s …
Read Storyby Dan Livingston, on April 2, 2021 at 6:48 PM
Ever seen a Lambo or Ferrari stuck in traffic? There's an expensive car built to go 200 miles an hour, going two miles an hour. It's funny or sad depending …
Read Storyby Dan Livingston, on March 12, 2021 at 9:22 AM
If you manage a warehouse or distribution center, you know even small productivity gains can increase profits and give you a competitive edge. When you're ready to invest in new …
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