Material Handling
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NIOSH Report Helps Evaluate Worker Posture to Prevent MSDs
NIOSH has released a new report that can help occupational safety and health practitioners conduct improved posture assessments in the…
Safety Tip: 10 Steps to Safer Crane Operation
In November 2010, OSHA issued a new crane safety standard. Along with the new standard is a certification process…
Safety Tip: Ensure Safe Forklift Operation
Forklifts must be checked for defects daily, usually by the operator before beginning a shift. Even with safe operation, a…
Safety Tip: Handcart Use and Design
Using manual material handling equipment such as a handcart to move a load instead of carrying it can make the…
Safety Tip: Skid-Steer Loaders
NIOSH studies suggest that employers, supervisors and workers may not fully appreciate the potential hazards associated with operating or…
Safety Tip: 10 Things to Do (or NOT do) During OSHA Inspections
Two OSHA inspectors provided tips on what to do during OSHA inspections at the American Society of Safety Engineers’ 2010…
