According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were 16 fatalities in the Warehousing and Storage subsection of U.S. industries. Along with that, there were 5.2 injury and illness cases per 100 workers,on average. The question is, is that a lot, an abnormally high number of issues? We don’t think it’s too alarming, but it is a reminder that, sometimes in the world of material handling, stuf…Read More
At Felix Loeb, we’ve been involved in the materials handling industry for a long time. Part of what we do involves warehouse and distribution solutions, and as a result, we have an eye towards safety and efficiency. Since a sizeable amount of our clients utilize forklifts, we’d like to take a moment to offer a few tips for using a forklift in the safest and smartest way possible. Read on for 5…Read More
At Felix Loeb, we’re big fans of hand trucks. Who wouldn’t be? They’re an invention that’s brilliantly simple and when it comes to transporting objects short distances, highly useful. However, like everything else, there are right and wrong ways to use them. The last thing you need is an accident, particularly if it’s one that could have been easily prevented. Keep reading for 5 handy t…Read More
Keeping Your Warehouse in Logical Order An orderly warehouse is a profitable warehouse. Picking operations, whether run from your garage business or a multi-location operation, are the lifeblood of your business. With less traditional businesses taking up brick and mortar retail spaces, and more organizations opting to sell only online, a logically laid-out warehouse can lessen cost and bolster th…Read More
You have rows and rows of steel shelving, drawer cabinets, and racks in your warehouse--but where will you put everything so that it makes sense? Will you be able to find your tools and product later when you need them? Make sure you know how to set up your warehouse and name your inventory so that everything can be located later on with ease: Names Every location name needs to differ from each of…Read More
A business, regardless of what it does, cannot run successfully if it is not organized. When your product is scattered, tools are misplaced, and safety hazards are everywhere, it is almost impossible to work well. This sort of unorganized environment is exactly what we want to help you prevent! Take in mind these organization rules to help your business run well: Find What Matters First, find wha…Read More
In a previous blog we touched upon the subject of safe material handling and moving. But there is so much more to a safe working environment when it comes to storage facilities and warehouses. Stocked improperly or not completely protected from impact, pallet racks can become a health hazard for any employee. Make sure that all employees keep these tips in mind around pallet racks: Make sure they …Read More
Running a safe warehouse is the only way you'll ever achieve the goal of running an efficient warehouse. Keeping hazards to a minimum with proper storage and material handling is just good common sense but can deliver a world a benefits to your business as a whole. Every employee who enters your warehouse should always abide by the following guidelines: Check and re-check before proceeding. This t…Read More
When you’re building a warehouse, safety doesn’t stop after you’ve bought your pallet racking. In many states, Illinois being one of them, a high pile storage permit is required. But what exactly is it, and why does your business need it? Simply put, the high pile storage permit is needed for businesses and warehouses that stock inventory over a predetermined height, usually in excess of 12 …Read More
When it comes to storage, there isn’t a single right way to do things. Over time, we’ve seen and developed a number of storage strategies that can be useful for you and your business. So head to your warehouse, make sure you’ve got plenty of pallet racking and let’s go over some options. Floor stacking is the most basic method of pallet racking, and that’s where you’ll place the pallet…Read More
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