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It Pays To Be Safe Safety is an investment that drives productivity and revenue, says Tad Dunville, general manager at Airpes Americas.
As we’ll explore, a company that successfully upholds a safety culture is more productive and generates more revenue than one that doesn’t. I set out here to prove that. And, guess what, all staff at safety-driven companies go home safe to their families after a shift too. Safety is never a done deal though. In industries that operate with a high degree of autonomy—the material handling equipment supply and repair sector is one—we must constantly be on our guard not to slip back into unsafe working practices. First, we need to debunk the myth that safety policy is the same as safety culture. It isn’t. Policy is a principle that is proposed by an organization; culture is the adopted customs and behavior embraced by an entire workplace or company. At a business where safety is culture, everyone is engaged in keeping the operation, and each other, as safe as possible. The gains are widespread, even if they were unknown to decision makers of yesteryear. At the outset, the long-term data to support the gains of a safety culture did not exist and the costs of injury hadn’t risen to today’s astronomical state and thus it looked like a fool’s errand. When safety was first introduced as a real concept in industries that use material handling equipment, say, three decades ago, it was frowned upon across the board. Management saw it as an expense that hindered speed and production; labor saw it as an insult. One said: how can we maintain throughput and hit our targets with that system or protocol in place? And the other added with equal resentment: who are you to suggest that we need more middle management to tell us how to operate 6
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our machines without cutting our fingers off? So safety was a cost and a slur. Try selling a new culture from that starting point. Over time, attitudes started to change. Eventually, management began to view safety culture as a mechanism to manage rapidly rising insurance and healthcare costs, while rank and file accepted that, actually, competency went hand in hand with safety. To do a job well meant doing it safely first. To do it fast but carelessly was foolhardy and incompetent. Manhood doesn’t come into it; what’s important is sitting at a family dinner table and seeing your children grow up, industry realized. Progress chart Let’s look at a few different types of companies and chart their likely progress on the safety culture evolution curve. First, there are large, publicly traded or equityowned businesses that set the safety benchmark high because it costs money not to; money that has a direct affect on the bottom line of large companies. I know that’s crude but we’ve got to accept what makes the owners of these companies tick. Of course they want their workforce to be safe but, reality is, they know a safe workforce is operating at lower cost. I’ll give you an example of a fatal accident (yes, people die—that’s why safety is important): I was once aboard a train between New Orleans and Chicago when we struck a car that was on the tracks. The driver and passengers were tragically killed and as a result we experienced a six-hour long delay blocking the entire railroad while the necessary protocols were followed by rail authorities
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and emergency services. This is immensely costly when one considers the idled assets and de facto zero-capacity of the infrastructure for that period. The cost was likely in the six-figure range for idled assets alone. It’s a similar story when an accident happens in a facility. It might not always involve multiple, or any, fatalities but it will surely lead to cost and repairs somewhere down the line, and production will suffer for a short or long period of time depending on the severity and scale of the incident. My role requires me to spend a lot of time in the primary metals industry, as has my whole career to date. You don’t see guys or gals wondering around on cell phones unless they’re in an office behind a closed door. People don’t check emails in the parking lot or zoom in on photos from the weekend in a production environment. Yes, it started as a policy but it has become culture because workers understand that being distracted in a steel mill and tripping over could result in careerending injury, or worse. There are two other size companies that are either side of the $100m revenue mark. Collectively, they’re increasingly finding that it pays to be safe. Beyond the moral incentives, it’s true that to compete on large contracts they need a solid safety record. This is partly because it is required to sit at the table and fits the safety culture of those awarding the business to smaller vendors but it’s also the case that there is often a correlation between a company’s adherence to safety and its ability to deliver on-time, on-budget product and service. They’ve also proven to be better equipped to deal with change orders and more effectively oversee quality control and timely delivery. Most businesses around the $100m turnover mark are now well into the execution phase of ‘mission safety culture’. Those that aren’t soon will be and those that lag further behind will probably find that one of three things 8
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will happen to them: they’ll disappear, be acquired, or find that they simply have to change to survive. I’m not suggesting the bigger the company the safer and vice versa but there is distinct correlation. Safety driven As more companies implement safety cultures, it’s opportune to look closer at what these evolved businesses look like from the inside. A prime example is Toyota, whose working and safety practices are well referenced in articles, case studies, lectures, and so on. There, everyone from janitor to CEO is encouraged to have a say on safety; everyone has the authority to raise a hand or flag and say, ‘you know what, I don’t think this is safe’, or ‘I think there’s a better way to do this… how about we revisit this?’ (As an aside, a suggestion box-style of gaining feedback works well too.) Companies like Toyota will have an abundance of production, workstation and other material handling equipment in operation. The more deeply engrained a safety culture is, the more thorough the induction processes will be and the more likely they’ll include best practices related to cranes, hoists, monorails, below-thehook equipment and rigging gear. This is of great benefit to equipment manufacturers and suppliers because, firstly, operators will be more likely to use it safely and, next, they’ll understand its capabilities, limitations and safety features, which will lead to more efficient equipment use and selection in future, as a plant expands and its personnel take on more purchasing decision making responsibility. Think about the power of following a standard introductory video about a new company with content about the equipment a person will use at their workstation and the technologies they’ll walk past on a daily basis. It’s not about giving new starters information overload but enough detail to keep them safe. ‘These cranes and hoists are important because…’ and ‘this is how we’re going to help you become a competent operator...’ Exemplary companies go further and expose trainers to training so they are always delivering the most current safety guidance. We’ve clearly come a long way and while the journey isn’t complete (I doubt it ever will be) the chances of a material handling equipment user or operator going home safety tonight are much higher than they were yesterday, even though the speed, power and capacity of equipment has gone up exponentially. Thus, it’s an exciting time to be selling and installing this equipment because instead of looking to remove or override safety systems, end users are now working with us and challenging us to make equipment even more efficient
Cover Story continued and safer at the point of use. These are the kind of people that drive safety culture and continued improvement of best practices. There will always be a low end of the material handling market—the ‘bottom feeders’—but it will shrink as end users increasingly see safety products and systems as a help versus the hindrance they once were. It’s a cultural thing. Tad Dunville is the General Manager of Airpes Americas, overseeing import, distribution, pricing, marketing, support, and human capital. He has spent most of his working life in EOT cranes and material handling. Prior to Airpes Americas, Tad worked as Director of Corporate Development at Ace World Companies of Fort Worth, Texas, and CFO of Dearborn Crane & Engineering, outside of Chicago. Tad has also served as Vice President of the Crane Certification Association of America and was a member of the ASME B30.2 committee on overhead and gantry cranes. Tad is a multi-year presenter at AIST’s crane symposium. His passion in the industry is helping others to share knowledge and insight, leading to safer and more productive careers. He has become an expert at the import and export of capital goods since he started as an intern in high school assisting with the minutiae of such business affairs and as such has spent time in most hoist factories of importance in the western world. Tad’s educational background includes a Juris Doctor from University of Kansas School of Law and a BS in finance from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio.
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Indoor Air Quality is a Critical Safety Issue How Can Propane Help? Propane forklifts improve air quality, employee health
When material handling professionals think of safety, they typically think of buckling up, wearing required PPE, and following proper operating procedures. While these are all critical to employees’ safety on a day-to-day basis, there’s another key element to safety that’s often overlooked: indoor air quality. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the average person takes between 17,280 and 23,040 breaths a day. The air in warehouses and distribution centers plays an important role in employees’ health and productivity. Crews working in warehouses are exposed to a variety of chemicals and pollutants and while these may be invisible, they can have a serious impact on the health and safety of employees. Ongoing exposure can cause respiratory issues and potentially lead to time off for sick leave, indirectly affecting business. As businesses look for ways to create a safer and healthier environment for employees, they should consider the equipment being operated on a daily basis, as well as the energy sources that power that equipment. Operations across the country rely on forklifts to efficiently move materials and handle the heavy lifting. Propane-powered forklifts can provide a clean, safe solution for a wide variety of material handling professionals. Propane is a clean fuel Switching to propane-powered equipment is an immediate and effective way for businesses to improve their impact on the environment. Propane is a lowcarbon energy source that can produce significantly fewer 10
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full fuel cycle greenhouse gas emissions than diesel and electricity in a wide range of applications, including forklifts. Propane is also non-poisonous, non-toxic and doesn’t contaminate soil or groundwater, making it safe to use anywhere. Additionally, propane is an approved clean alternative fuel under the Clean Air Act of 1990. Propane forklifts have an environmental edge over other options Propane technologies produce fewer nitrogen oxide (NOx) and sulfur oxide (SOx) emissions — which can both cause respiratory ailments — than technologies powered by diesel or electricity, according to data from the Propane Education & Research Council and Gas Technology Institute. Most notably, propane forklifts reduce SOx emissions by 76 percent compared with electric — whose full emissions profile is often overlooked. Electric equipment produces zero emissions during normal operation, but many professionals forget to consider the site-tosource emissions linked to electricity. Site-to-source emissions include those produced during the creation and transmission of electric batteries, including the emissions produced at coal-fired power plants. Propane forklifts are cleaner and more versatile than diesel equipment, as diesel isn’t suited for indoor operations. Diesel isn’t fit for indoor use because it produces particulate matter and gases that require ventilation or open-air structures. In addition, the combustion of hydrocarbons, like those from diesel fuel, can result in carbon monoxide pollution. Propane equipment, on the other hand, prevents employees from getting carbon monoxide poisoning. Propane equipment offers easy refueling, maintenance Propane offers a few key perks, making operation cleaner and more convenient for employees. For example, forklift operators don’t have to worry about handling heavy, messy batteries and can avoid chemical spills from lead-acid battery-powered forklifts. With propane, they can simply swap out an empty propane cylinder for a full one and get straight back to work. Plus, businesses can avoid the dirty process of battery disposal. When an electric forklift battery goes
Safety First continued dead, employees can’t simply dispose of them without negatively impacting the environment. Because they are considered a hazardous material by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), they have specific handling and disposal regulations attached. And in many cases, proper disposal or reconditioning of the battery can be a costly proposition for businesses. Propane-powered equipment can help businesses ensure a clean, efficient operation without sacrificing the health of their crews. Visit Propane.com/Forklifts to learn more about propane forklifts.
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Twelve Warehouse Safety Tips to Remember
Warehouse activities can create endless safety and health risks. With the constant flow of goods, movement of vehicles, and heavy traffic, workplace mishaps can happen. As an employer or manager, you need to understand common warehouse hazards as they can result in serious injuries and fatalities. If you fail to implement proper safety measures, your warehouse may face legal issues, employee turnover, injuries, underperforming staff, lost working days, or even fatalities. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, about 16 fatalities occur in the US warehousing every year. The bureau also reported an illness and injury rate of 5 in every 100 storage and warehouse workers. Safety procedures must protect your workforce from warehouse hazards and dangers to ensure they perform their work safely. Promoting warehouse safety measures facilitates compliance as well as helps maintain good practices. Furthermore, maintaining proper measures shows you care and value your employees, which can motivate them and increasing trust. Here are 12 workhouse safety tips to remember in order to minimize workplace mishaps. 1. Slips, Trips, and Falls Warehouse Safety Statistics indicates that about 5% of all warehouse staff will experience on the job injury, every year. Slips, trips, and falls have been highly associated with work-related injuries in the world. Several studies also indicate that falls from height cause most workplace fatalities. According to the Health and Safety Executive, approximately 40 workers die from falls, while almost 118,000 people suffer injuries resulting from slips and trips. A lot of measures to prevent slips, trips, and falls involve common sense as well as implementing a proactive approach. Some of these procedures include; 12
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Routine cleaning – you should make sure all your team members know how to conduct proper housekeeping. They don’t have to wait for an accident to happen so they can prevent it. So workers should keep their workplace tidy and organized. They can achieve this by cleaning up spillages, keeping cables away from aisles, and removing any obstruction from paths. Make floor levels even- Uneven flooring is a major contributor to slips and falls. This is especially dangerous if people are carrying heavy loads. That is why it makes sense to keep the warehouse floors even. Display appropriate warning signs – Ensure cleaning staff display warning signs where everybody can see them. You can also schedule cleaning off-working hours to reduce the risk of injuries. 2. Fire and Emergency Fire tragedy is one of the biggest warehouse risks. It not destroys goods but also damages the warehouse structure. Additionally, it can harm people and lead to lost production time and resources. So whether it happens through sabotage or natural means, it pays to understand appropriate steps to take in the event of a fire. Here is how you can ensure fire safety. Test fire alarms regularly – All fire-related equipment should be checked regularly to ensure they are in good condition. You should test fire alarms at least weekly and smoke alarms once a month. It’s also best to implement a routine check for sprinklers and extinguishers. Install emergency lighting – Fire exits, signs, and escape routes should be properly-lit so people can spot them from afar. This makes navigation easier and safe. Conduct drills at least once a year – The best way to tell if employees can properly handle an emergency is by
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Warehouse Solutions continued conducting occasional drills. Drills can also notify you if the fire exits are up to the task. It can also help you know if your workers know the location of the assembly point and escape routes. 3. Vehicle Safety Warehouse vehicles refer to motorized trolleys, forklift trucks, and pallet jacks. All these types of machinery facilitate the daily movement of goods in a warehouse. If not well-handled, these vehicles can cause crush injuries and damage the warehouse structure. According to OSHA, about 38% of the 100,000 forklift accidents in 2015 resulted in serious injuries and fatalities. To minimize fatal accidents in your warehouse, you need to maintain vehicle safety measures including the following; Allow only trained staff to drive the vehicles – You should implement strict policies on who should drive the warehouse vehicles. To discourage joyriders, only licensed workers should be allowed to move the vehicles. Ensure staff observes speed limits – Make sure workers maintain the recommended speed limits. You can use signs to display the required speed limits in the warehouse. Keep paths free of obstructions – Workhouse safety involves workers observing the best housekeeping practices. They should know how to dispose of packaging materials and make passages free of obstructions. 4. Handling hazardous equipment
When it comes to handling dangerous chemicals in your warehouse, a hazard communication plan should be established. Your program needs to involve training on personal protective equipment (PPE), proper handling, disposal, and storage of chemicals. For instance, workers must be knowledgeable in handling hazardous goods like batteries to ensure workhouse safety. Here are some of the battery safety procedures to follow in the warehouse;
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Wear approved safety goggles – Workers should wear approved safety goggles and face shields when coming into contact with the battery. Use gloves when lifting – Staff should be trained on how to lift the battery. They should also wear gloves and use specified equipment to avoid damaging the battery. Avoid touching battery fluids – Workers should be careful not to come into contact with battery fluids. And if it accidentally gets in the eye, they should ask for assistance if they are not sure how to handle it. The battery should not come into contact with metal – Metal is a good conductor of electricity and coming into contact with the battery can result in electrocution. Additionally, your warehouse should be well-ventilated to allow for proper air circulation. On the other hand, workers should also observe appropriate battery watering safety guidelines. These guidelines involve workers wearing gloves, face shields, and a rubber apron when watering the battery. This task should also be performed by trained staff to minimize the risk of injuries. Similarly, you should discourage your staff from watering a batter in an open flame. Inappropriate battery watering can lead to underwatering or overwatering. Underwatering: This happens when the battery receives less water than it requires. Insufficient water can make the batter to overheat and produce violent gas when charging. It can also result in sulfation, hence compromising the battery safety. Overwatering: Too much water in the battery is not good news, either. Overwatering can make electrolyte to overflow when the battery is charging. The result could be a diluted electrolyte, which can reduce battery capacity. 5. Racking Racks and pallets are commonly used in warehouses. They take up substantial space and would easily cause accidents. Typically, they involve vehicle and mechanical movements. It’s best to figure out ways to prevent this equipment from causing harm or damage. Racks – It can help to get racking systems inspected routinely. This can be done by a professional or your staff to ensure the systems are in good condition. You can also install heavy-duty netting around the back to prevent goods from falling. Pallets – Pallets structure require regular inspection. Timber pallets may need proper maintenance and replacement. You should also encourage your workers to observe weight limits.
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Warehouse Solutions continued 6. Training Training staff on health and safety not only helps them be aware of their environment but also complies with the law. Workers should know how to protect themselves in the warehouse and uphold safety measures. The best way to achieve this is; To train yourself first – As an employer or manager, you need a higher level of training than the workers. This will equip you with the necessary education to help guide them. Provide technical and practical training to employees – Provide the workers with the basics and technical knowledge on health and safety essentials. Ensure they understand different types of risks in the workhouse and how to handle them. You should also offer practical lessons, including how to use different equipment in the warehouse. 7. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Each worker needs personal protective equipment to help protect them against potential accidents at work. This includes appropriate clothing to allow for free movement in the workhouse and protect them from bumps, cuts, and scrapes. Other PPE includes work gloves, eye goggles, recommended footwear, hard hats, and respiratory masks. All these personal protection gears are essential. However, you need to conduct a risk assessment for different tasks to determine what each worker needs. 8. Manual Lifting and handling At some point, workers may be required to conduct manual or machine-aided lifting activities. These tasks put them at a higher risk of accidents if proper safety measures are not implemented. That is, you need to implement safety procedures to minimize lifting risks. Train workers on manual lifting safety – Your staff ought to know their manual lifting weight limits and how to reduce strain. Ensure workers use store chains appropriately – Inspect chains regularly and make sure workers use them properly to prevent metal rusting, fatigue, and bending. Make sure lifting equipment operators understand the maximum safe working load- the safe working load comes with the manufacturer’s instructions. Observing these limits is crucial to minimize equipment strain. 9. Conveyors Conveyors play an important role in transporting goods from one warehouse to the other. If not well handled, they can pose great harm to workers, including 16
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being struck by falling goods and getting caught in the machine. To promote safety in the warehouse, ensure you; Safeguard the conveyor – Proper safeguarding helps create a safe gap between the equipment and the worker to prevent entanglement of hair, body parts, and clothing. Follow proper maintenance and repair procedures (lockout and tag-out measures) 10. Charging Stations Charging stations are critical areas as they are used to recharge powered machines to function. All the functional equipment may be powered by battery, liquid petroleum gas, or gasoline. Without proper safety guidelines, explosions and fires can occur in the charging stations. To avoid these hazards observe the following; Proper ventilation system – Your workhouse should have adequate ventilation to disperse harmful gases. Works should also wear appropriate PPE. Additionally, remember to install a shower and eye-washing facilities to help should workers get exposed to chemicals. Place charging stations away from open flames – Smoking should be done away from charging stations. Also, ensure fire extinguishers are available and working should take a fire break out. 11. Storage of Materials Improper or careless storage of loads on shelves can lead to trip and fall for other workers. Follow the following tips to minimize these hazards. Clear aisles and passageways – Aisles should be kept clear to prevent workers from slipping and falling. Report injuries immediately – Workers should be trained to report any kind of accident as soon as it occurs. Loads should be well-positioned – Loads should be stacked evenly in an appropriate position. They should also be removed carefully to avoid falling on other objects. Follow OSHA guidelines –All employees should also observe the OSHA guidelines, and any non-compliance should be reported. 12. Hazardous Chemicals Hazardous chemicals pose a significant risk to employees. You should train workers on how to handle various chemicals in the warehouse. This means that you need to implement an effective program to train them on handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous chemicals. To ensure warehouse safety, workers need to; Wear appropriate PPE – Chemicals can be highly reactive. That is why workers need to use proper PPE
Warehouse Solutions continued when handling hazardous chemicals. These can include gloves, eye shields, masks, apron, and proper footwear. Training – You should also ensure workers are trained on the best ways to handle chemicals and understand what to do in the event of an accident. Keep the warehouse clean – Spillages should also be cleaned right away. Some chemicals are highly corrosive and can damage the floor if they are left for a long time. Provide first aid kits – First aid kits are essential in any warehouse. Provide them and ensure they have all the tools needed should an accident happen. It can help provide basic care to workers if they get injuries. Your workhouse needs to provide a safe working environment for workers. Without which, workplace injuries and fatalities could mean legal liability, insurance paperwork, workers compensations, medical bills, and other problems. You can minimize these issues by implementing proper health and safety programs and following OSHA guidelines.
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Business Management
A Break with Tradition Now Inevitable In Warehousing
Bricks-and-mortar retail outlets have been decimated during lockdown and the ensuing chaos has traveled swiftly up the supply chain –especially with the many challenges of bulk-shipped goods entering a distribution network for further dispersal to individual locations. Little wonder then that, rather than persisting with the costly and fragmented distribution of vast pallet quantities to various physical sites, there’s been a rapid and accelerated transition to e-commerce purchasing and delivery to homes. However, large distribution centers, organized and equipped for bulk ‘pallet in, pallet out’ operations are seeing a new problem emerge: how to support smaller, incremental orders in the thousands with the same technology that supports large bulk orders in the dozens or scores daily. With many warehouses traditionally BTB and optimized for the wholesale market this transition just isn’t viable, because carriers change (a greater reliance on parcel versus LTL/FTL), order profiles change, order volume increases and, consequently, so does the actual process of working efficiently to satisfy demand. Simply trying to pick small orders in the same way as previously picked multiple-pallet orders will quickly prove inefficient, because without changes to process that take account of the lower order size, the cost of picking will be disproportionate to the order value. It’s at this stage that the features and capabilities of traditional, on premise WMS systems are revealed to be lacking and not even configurable, because they don’t 18
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lend themselves to a quick, responsive set of changes easily delivered to multiple distribution centers. They come with the most recent version or release at the time of installation, but frequently require significant time and investment to modify that version in the face of new challenges. Advanced, cloud based WMS like SnapFulfil, which is BTC engineered, are swiftly and efficiently implemented – even remotely –with application design based on flexibility and functionality (not customization) one of the strongest options. Just as important when change is needed immediately, a centrally and cloud hosted application allows for quick tweaks and updates to configuration. It can also offer feature parity with both LTL/FTL orders and having been specifically designed to satisfy e-commerce order fulfillment as a core competency, can quickly allow businesses to pivot and take advantage of changes in customer purchasing methods. More nimble, configuration-based applications don’t restrict creative solutions either and support change management by allowing the flow of data and order of operations within the application to be modified accordingly – empowering management to easily store, organize, deliver and track the accomplishment of work throughout a facility. What’s more, the increasingly transactional nature of modern warehouse management requires on-demand scalability and reliable performance – and a more resource-based pricing structure enables SnapFulfil to
Business Management continued expand in line with customer needs, without having to over invest in cloud capacity that could remain unused. So, the financial and brand benefits of the BTC and DTC models can be substantial (especially post lockdown) yet it will likely require a dramatic retooling of operational expertise and efficiencies – from customer service and experience to optimized returns management, direct merchandising and delivery, plus of course, warehousing and logistics. Control via a fully integrated and advanced WMS is crucial, because the cost of such systems can be high and fit-for-purpose software needs to bring it all together. The return on investment is fantastic in terms of staff and space saving, but getting it wrong can be an expensive mistake. It must be able to react accordingly to customer and business change – and that has never been more important.
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Important Additional Risk Management and Insurance Items to Review
As distributors of equipment to warehouses or other commercial establishments, you have a few unique insurance exposures. Remanufactured Transmissions, Engines, Torque Converters, Steer Axles, Overhaul Kits and Aftermarket Parts for: • Material Handling • Construction • Agricultural Equipment
Equipment dealerships or distributors most assuredly have General Lability insurance that hopefully provides Premises /Operations coverage including Products and Completed Operations coverage. The Products and Completed operations section will generally provide coverage and defense for claims involving bodily injury and property damage that is the result of an alleged defect in/from your product or your completed operation (i.e. installation). If written on an occurrence form, it should cover claims that occur during the policy period that is in effect at the time of the occurrence. For example: A rack system is sold/installed in 2018; a collapse happens in 2020. It is the 2020 policy that will respond. A little complicated, but most unendorsed General liability policies contain exclusions K and L that exclude “damage to your product” and “damage to your work.” In the above-mentioned incident, the rack system collapses and causes Bodily injury and Property damage. The rack system itself may be excluded from coverage but the resulting bodily injury and property damage may be covered. There are endorsements available that can modify these exclusions and not all General Lability insurance policies are the same. Any endorsements to your current insurance policies must be prior to a claim. This is just one of many unique exposures. If you are interested in additional information, please feel free to give me a call and /or visit our website at www.fairviewinsurance.com
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Industry News LiuGong North America Forklifts Appoint Universal Lift Systems dealer in Arizona
HARTING has been shaping the future for 75 years
LiuGong North America (LiuGong NA) has announced that Universal Lift Systems has been appointed as a dealer for their material-handling equipment in Arizona. Universal Lift Systems, LLC, of Goodyear, Ariz., is already serving the greater Arizona area. Keith and Jeannette Leabo, owners of the company, are experts in material handling equipment. “We’re a family-owned company,” said Keith, and we believe in treating our employees and customers like part of that family. Service after the sale—that’s what we’re known for.”
For 75 years now, the HARTING Technology Group has been driving technological change and providing decisive impetus for the future. The vision formulated in 1996 by the owner family “We want to shape the future with technologies for people” remains the guiding star of our entrepreneurial activities. The manufacturer of everyday products such as waffle irons and irons has evolved into a worldwide leading supplier of industrial connection technology for the three lifelines of data, signal and power, a global player fielding innovative products and solutions focusing on Industry 4.0 and digitization. HARTING has successfully opened up new markets with its technologies in the core business of connectivity, such as e-mobility and resource-saving power generation.
RAVAS Europe announces cooperation with Bolzoni Group Carlo Fallarini, Bolzoni’s Global Marketing Director, “Fork scales are becoming more important in the logistics and forwarding operations. The RAVAS iForks-32 has become a benchmark worldwide, thanks to the clean design, easy installation, Bluetooth 4.0 connection and long life Li-ion battery pack. A dedicated RAVAS WeightsApp, available in the App Store and Google Play Store, acts as a remote display and remote control for the scale, but also enables the operator to download weighing data and send these per e-mail. Besides, the iForks-32 can be easily combined with Bolzoni’s fork positioners. Our customers can receive a full package with fork positioner and already installed weighing forks, including all necessary electronics. We truly believe iForks-32 will become a standard in the mobile weighing applications for forklifts.”
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Septentrio announces global distribution partnership with Digi-Key Septentrio, a leader in highprecision GNSS positioning solutions, announced today that it has partnered with Digi-Key Electronics, a global electronic components distributor. DigiKey now offers mosaic-X5™ globally for customers who need secure and reliable highaccuracy positioning in a compact and low-power form factor. Septentrio’s mosaic-X5TM features complete multi-frequency multi-constellation technology and tracks every existing and future signal from all Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) constellations. Such signal diversity coupled with advanced anti-jamming technology allows mosaic-X5TM to deliver centimeterlevel positioning with maximum availability even in challenging industrial environments. This makes mosaicX5TM an ideal positioning solution for applications such as robotics, automation, telematics and many more.
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Industry News WISER Real Time Location System Awarded Canadian Certification
Geek+ and Körber announce global partnership for AMR deployment
Last month, WISER Systems, a developer of innovative ultra-wideband (UWB) wireless location and tracking systems, began offering its newlycertified Locator solution to Canadian customers. WISER’s first major customer in Canada has deployed the system to enable real-time yard management in Gatineau, Quebec. The yard management organization implemented the newly-certified solution as soon as it was available. The organization uses the WISER Locator to locate and track vehicles in a large garage, showing precise locations as each vehicle moves through the garage, automating routes for location-based tasks like in-yard maintenance, refueling, vehicle washing schedules, electrical recharging, and parking management. While this company utilizes GPS to locate and track vehicles in the field, it required a supplemental technology to more reliably locate and track vehicles inside garages. This application also required high accuracy positioning to determine vehicle location down to individual parking spots, which is typically not possible with GPS.
Geek+, a global AMR leader, and Körber, the global supply chain technology leader from software to materials handling automation, are pleased to announce the beginning of a global strategic partnership. Together, the two companies declare a joint commitment to provide businesses worldwide with Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) that can enable efficient, flexible, and smart logistics solutions. With an already extensive portfolio of successful cases across industries and a wide variety of AI-driven robotics solutions applicable to different supply chain scenarios, Geek+ will make its technology available to Korber’s global customer base. Combining Korber’s capabilities for integration, advisory, and maintenance for robotics with Geek+, the partnership addresses the current market needs for technologies and strategies to effectively mitigate increasing supply chain complexities through the joint capabilities of AI, robotics, software and machine learning. This is particularly true in light of COVID-19, resulting in a multitude of challenges such as labor shortages, health risks, and unpredictable fluctuations in demand.
East Penn Ranked by Forbes as one of Pennsylvania’s Best Employers
Toyota’s new EZ Control Joystick optimizes productivity
East Penn is pleased to announce that the company ranks in Pennsylvania’s Best-InState Employers for 2020 by Forbes and Statista. This new recognition takes the place of discontinued America’s Best Large Employers recognition that the company was previously ranked in for the last two years. The new ranking was based on an anonymous survey given to 80,000 employees across the country working at companies with at least 500 people. The list is divided into 51 rankings—one for each of the 50 states, plus the District of Columbia.
Toyota Material Handling (TMH) recently introduced the Toyota EZ Control Joystick, the company’s latest innovation designed to reduce operator fatigue and optimize productivity. Toyota’s EZ Control Joystick offers forklift operators a convenient way to operate their equipment and approach even the most difficult material handling challenges with precision and ease. The durable ISO-style joystick is similar to those used in construction and agricultural equipment. Its multifunction capabilities enable forklift operators to minimize downtime and increase productivity by allowing them to control all necessary functions outside of braking and travel.
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Industry News Diversified Product Development Breaks American PERMALIGHT® has Expanded Ground on New Headquarters to a Larger Location Diversified Product Development, marketer of the LineWise, LiftWise and DesignWise brands, has broken ground on a new headquarters and production facility in Waco, Texas. The 60,000-square-foot building, which is scheduled for completion in January 2021, will replace the company’s current facility in Waco. Diversified currently employs approximately 60 people, including engineers, designers, sales and support staff, with plans to hire additional workers after moving into the new facility. “Each of our divisions has experienced steady growth over the years, and this new facility will better meet our needs,” said Ray Fritel, president of Diversified. “Plus, it opens up exciting new opportunities for our company.”
The recent move is part of the growth strategy that will allow them to better serve their customers. Led by veteran General Manager, Marina Batzke, and Director of Strategy, Chad Judy, American PERMALIGHT® has created new positions, added new products, created valuable content, and remained supportive to their customers throughout an unpredictable 2020. American PERMALIGHT® is seeking additional growth by adding installer partners, brand influencers, and strategic partners throughout the upcoming year.
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Industry Insight Data provided by EDA, a product of Randall-Reilly BY RANDALL-REILLY
Lift Truck Market Trends Each month, we give you a snapshot of industry data that’ll let you see where buying activity has been so that you can proactively stay in touch with the needs and habits of your market. Due to the unprecedented coronavirus pandemic, state filings may be lower than usual. As our team works diligently against the challenges of COVID-19, our credible and verified data can drive strategic decisions for your business during this trying time. Market Trends, Updated 8/28/20
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People News New Member of the Board of Directors of Bühler Group
TVH Introduces New International Sales Leadership Team
Stefan Scheiber, CEO of Bühler Group, was elected as a new Member of the Board of Directors of Bühler Holding AG at an extraordinary general shareholders’ meeting. Ruth Metzler-Arnold announced she will resign from the Board of Directors of Bühler Group by February 2021. At the extraordinary general shareholders’ meeting on August 28, 2020, the shareholders elected Stefan Scheiber unanimously as a new member of the Board of Directors of Bühler Holding AG with immediate effect. Stefan Scheiber (54) is a Swiss national, married, and lives with his family in Wil SG, Switzerland.
Jeannette Robinson, International Sales Director since January 2020, began her career at TVH in 2001, and since then has held positions in Finance, Sales and launched the Marketing Department in 2007. In her most recent role as Global Marketing Director, she was responsible for managing the Marketing Departments in both the Americas and Europe, combining them into one global team. Throughout her career at TVH, Jeannette has developed a very thorough understanding of our customers and their expectations. She is excited to bring this experience to her new role as the International Sales Director. Martin Fajardo has been promoted to Business Development Manager. Martin has been a respected member of the International Sales Team since 2005. He first joined the team as an International Sales Representative and developed key relationships with customers across Latin America. He has grown throughout his time at TVH and has previously held the positions of International Sales Supervisor and Assistant Manager. In his new position as Business Development Manager, he will continue to work closely with our customers to assure excellent service and develop business opportunities for our customers with the Business Development Team. Additionally, Erika Fitzgerald has been promoted to Inside Sales Supervisor. Erika has been a valuable member of the TVH International Sales Department for over 8 years. She started her career as a Customer Service Representative and was responsible for supporting our customers in Colombia and Venezuela. She soon expanded to work with other countries as she gained more knowledge about our industry. In 2017, she was promoted to Lead where she continued to develop her relationships with our customers across Latin America and helped to improve the processes for the customers. In her new position, Erika will be responsible for the International Inside Sales and Customer Support Team.
LAPP North America Appoints New Chief Executive Officer Lahman has 25 years of experience in the cable industry including electrical, industrial, utility, OEM, data communication and specialty markets. Prior to joining LAPP, he served as Senior Vice President of Electrical Raceway Sales at Atkore International and spent 14 years at General Cable U.S, including a role as Vice President and General Manager for General Cable in Barcelona, Spain, where he led a multinational team of 2,800 employees across seven sites. Lahman began his career with positions at Belden Wire and Cable, Thomas & Betts and ADC Telecommunications. “The talented team at LAPP is devoted to helping our customers meet the challenges of increasingly automated and networked manufacturing environments. I’m excited to be part of that team as we join our customers in building the factories of the future
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Product Showcase Hyster Pushes Integrated Lithium-ion Power Forward with Higher Capacity Lift Truck
Double Wide Scissor Lifts from Verti-Lift
Customers using Flux Power LiFT Packs experience run time increases of up to 45% over similarly rated (amp-hour) lead-acid batteries. The exacting standards of Flux Power provides CLARK with a competitive product that meets the extensive needs of CLARK Dealers and end-users. “Flux Power is a great addition that well-complements our existing battery line-up. This partnership will provide customers with a maintenance-free alternative that reduces owner operating costs,” Chwasz added. www.clarkmhc.com
Verti-Lift introduces their doublewide scissor lifts with dimensions to 72” x 96” and capacities to 6000 pounds to easily lift and position large, heavy, bulky items. Vertical travel from 24” to 60” is available to aid ergonomics and enhance productivity. A robust design includes heavyduty cylinders, internal power units, lifetime lubricated bearings, heavy-duty tubular legs, safety maintenance blocks and standard hand controls. The company works closely with distributors and system integrators to design, build and integrate their material handling equipment into new or existing facilities and production lines. www.verti-lift.com
Manitou adds the New VJR 26 Vertical Mast Mobile Elevating Work Platform
Easily Move Heavy Trailers Without a Semi-Tractor
Compact and maneuverable, this model consists of a vertical telescopic mast, electric travel motor and a perforated steel basket meeting all your industrial requirements. With a 350-degree turret rotation, it offers operator’s greater flexibility and access with minimal repositioning. The compactness of the VJR 26 work platform allows operators to pass through most industrial doors accessing work heights up to 32' with an impressive reach of 10’4". www.manitou.com
No license is required to operate the V-Move semi-trailer mover and with the optional features, you can release air brakes, turn on the trailer lights, and even operate by wireless remote with remote camera views. With our optional motive fork-lift style battery pack or the massive-capacity Lithium-Ion battery pack, you have an extremely long run time. The V-Move semi-trailer mover is an affordable low-carbon footprint alternative to diesel or electric-powered yard dogs in many situations. www.xerowaste.ca
Trelleborg Launches the Next-Generation PS1000 tire Trelleborg tires are engineered to ensure safety, stability and productivity while operating in various applications. In this challenging environment, we raise the bar with PS1000. The perfect combination between our innovative Pit Stop Line with specialized compounds and a new design, to deliver superior quality that will guarantee uptime, efficiency and safety for operators. Our new premium two-stage compound and tire design delivers outstanding performance in terms of tire life. The new PS1000 lasts up to 30% longer than competitors tires available in the market, leading to a very low cost per hour. In addition, with the introduction of the new cushion compound, the PS1000 assures superior stability and handling of the vehicle along with excellent comfort for the operator. The innovative cushion layer ensures that heat buildup within the tire is controlled, preventing failures and increasing uptime. No downtime with PS1000, no risk of slippage in wet condition, only superior performance. www.trelleborg.com 30
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Product Showcase Yale Launches New Solution for Transport of Flat-Pack and Odd-Shaped Items
Lifting, swinging, latching
With a surge in flat-pack and odd-shaped items, warehouses are challenged to find an efficient way of transporting these items,” says Brad Long, Brand Manager, Yale Materials Handling Corporation. “The Heavyweight Handler is a solution tailored to the unique challenges of these tasks, capable of cutting unloading times in half and reducing labor requirements up to 40 percent.” The Heavyweight Handler is the first fully commercialized solution for flat-pack and odd-shaped items – not just a one-off prototype. www.hyster-yale.com
For over 40 years, JW Winco has had the standard for all adjustable levers in its selection. The GN 300 is a timeless yet modern standard part that can be used in almost any context. And, it is the basis for a hand lever family that has been successively expanded by JW Winco, with variations for specific applications or with special dimensions and additional functions. An enlarged circular clamping surface can also be found in the GN 300.4. It integrates an axial ball bearing into the washer, which reduces friction during tightening – and allows a doubling of the clamping force. www.jwwinco.com
Amigo Max Pro Improves Ergonomic Practices
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The handling carts will protect employees, streamline material handling, and create cost savings for clients with new ergonomic processes. The Amigo Max Pro is a solution eliminating risks associated with materials handling, but it also plays an important role in improving efficiency. Due to the physical demand in material handling (lifting, pulling, pushing, lowering), ergonomics practices result in cost savings for businesses decreasing disability claims, workers’ compensation, and more. www.myamigo.com
This feature allows staff in the control room to communicate directly with individual workers or a team of workers, regardless of their current location in the warehouse. This makes it possible to share important messages during operations without drops in productivity. The system features two methods of communication, together with two priority levels. As well as sending text messages, the microphone in the smart glasses can be used to send voice messages between the control room and workers. The control room can also prioritize messages. . www.staffordmfg.com
New Toyota IC and Electric Forklift Upgrade Empowers Productivity Toyota’s EZ Control Joystick offers forklift operators a convenient way to operate their equipment and approach even the most difficult material handling challenges with precision and ease. The durable ISO-style joystick is similar to those used in construction and agricultural equipment. Its multi-function capabilities enable forklift operators to minimize downtime and increase productivity by allowing them to control all necessary functions outside of braking and travel. The ergonomic design of the new Toyota EZ Control Joystick is built with an intuitive axis-based pivot and strategic button placement. Forklift operators can quickly and easily make adjustments to optimize comfort to fit their preferences using built-in controls on the side of the armrest, and can even use two functions at once – such as lift and tilt. “Our goal at Toyota is to constantly work to develop innovative and creative solutions,” said Tony Miller, TMH Senior Vice President of Operations and Engineering. “The Toyota EZ Control Joystick epitomizes that goal by raising the bar in comfort and functionality for our forklifts. www.toyotaforklift.com www.MHNetwork.com
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