by Kim McDowell, on October 19, 2020 at 6:45 PM
When a forklift goes down, lockout/tagout procedures protect employees from injury and the company from OSHA fines and litigation. Does your operation follow lockout/tagout best practices? By the time you …
Read Storyby Bob Davis, on July 10, 2020 at 11:15 AM
Food banks across the country were hit hard by COVID-19. When breadwinners lost their jobs, many families became food insecure for the first time. Some hunger relief organizations suddenly had …
Read Storyby Kim McDowell, on June 12, 2020 at 9:00 AM
June is forklift safety month, so we wanted to highlight on some of the most common forklift-related injuries and the best ways to prevent them. Forklift injuries can be sudden and …
Read Storyby Dan Bergman, on May 1, 2020 at 9:00 AM
If you’re in the warehousing business, you know that it can be a high-risk working environment. Risks go beyond heavy equipment, however. The constant wear and tear on your pallet …
Read Storyby Barry Smolko, on April 24, 2020 at 9:00 AM
Maintaining safe warehouse conditions for your business during the global coronavirus outbreak is the biggest challenge of the moment. Ensuring your workers and recipients of your products are safe is …
Read Storyby Kim McDowell, on April 3, 2020 at 8:00 AM
An internet search for “forklift operator training Washington state” brings up several companies offering online training. If you’re wondering whether online forklift certifications are legit, the short answer is NO …
Read Storyby Kim McDowell, on March 27, 2020 at 11:15 AM
You already know how important forklift certification compliance is for your business. OSHA requires renewal training for your staff every 3 years. Washington State guidelines are in line with this …
Read Storyby Midco Forklift, on March 25, 2020 at 6:13 PM
Dear Valued Customer, At Mid Columbia Forklift and Midco Material Handling, the safety and health of our Staff and Customers are our top priority. As we monitor the COVID-19 crisis, …
Read Storyby Dave Jensen, on March 20, 2020 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 Kim McDowell, on February 14, 2020 at 9:00 AM
Becoming a certified forklift operator is a valuable skill. Thousands of companies throughout Washington use forklifts including: breweries, lumberyards, seafood processors, food distribution companies, wineries, and of course warehouses. Not …
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