For most companies—particularly those involved in materials handling—concerns about safety regulations go well beyond mere avoidance of government fines or censure. Compliance with safety regulations ...

Construction workers have a reputation for being tough guys (and gals). But even tough guys need to take precautions against soft-tissue injuries. "Home building is physically demanding work, and ...

ANNISTON ARMY DEPOT, Ala. -- Material handling equipment is a safety focus for the month of August. At Anniston Army Depot, MHE operators are required to obtain a valid Operator's License. ANAD 385-1 ...

Vol. 7, Supplement 4. Proceedings of the US-Finnish joint symposium on occupational safety and health and the third annual NIOSH scientific symposium (1981), pp. 109-114 (6 pages) Published By: NOROSH ...

Manual material handling (MMH) activities are often of concern when assessing job tasks for risks that have the potential to lead to musculoskeletal disorders. MMH activities usually contain ...

The Industry 4.0 revolution is enabling a new generation of Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) for use in the first wave of smart manufacturing and distribution facilities. This revolution also requires ...

Manual material handling is the moving of objects unaided by mechanical devices. Manual material handling include activities like pushing, pulling, carrying, lifting, and lowering. At Purdue ...

A new USA material handling equipment store has gone live at fadequipmentstore.com, offering free shipping on all products. Headquartered in South Carolina, fadequipmentstore.com puts lifting, ...

Compliance with safety regulations is perpetually top-of-mind for industrial facility managers, and understandably so. After all, noncompliance can lead to unsafe working conditions for employees, ...