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OSHA investigating Down to Earth Tree Service crane tip-over

OSHA is investigating Down to Earth Tree Service LLC after a crane truck tipped over in Bay Village, Ohio May 11. The company’s owner said the ground gave out under the crane’s stabilizers.

ULINE 18-Inch Kevlar Cut-Resistant Sleeve with Thumbhole

ULINE’s 18-Inch Kevlar Cut Resistant Sleeve can protect arms from cuts and abrasions. Recommended for glass and sheet metal fabrication and handling. ANSI A3 cut, level 2 heat protection.

SHOWA 772 Atlas Shoulder-Length Dipped Nitrile Gloves

SHOWA’s 772 Atlas Shoulder-Length Dipped Nitrile Glove offer durable, extended chemical protection for the entire arm meeting ANSI/ISEA 105:2024 Level 2 conductive heat resistance.

Global Industrial CARBON ARMOUR Silvers High Heat 19 oz. Aluminized Sleeves

Global Industrial’s CARBON ARMOUR Silvers High Heat Aluminized Sleeves feature aluminized OPF/Para-Aramid for ASTM-compliant protection from radiant heat, spark, and molten metal.

AmeriGas celebrates National Forklift Safety Day with the Industrial Trucking Association

June 13, 2023 · Major propane retailer and associate ITA member shares safety tips for LPG-powered forklifts

EnerSys supports 2023 National Forklift Safety Day

June 13, 2023 · Provider of stored energy solutions offers lift truck fleets power solutions designed to enhance operator protection

Sensors give lift truck safety a boost

June 12, 2023 · Operator-assist technologies that use sensors and cameras to alert lift truck operators of potential collisions with other trucks, pedestrians or obstacles aren’t new, but they’re progressing in capabilities and can be paired with telematics for further insights.

What Is the MassRobotics AMR Interoperability Standard?

June 11, 2023 · The MassRobotics Interoperability Standard is different from VDA 5050 or other efforts to get multiple models of mobile robots from various vendors to work together.

Go small or go home with mini, paper based wrapping system

June 7, 2023 · A new, mini, paper-based wrapping system steps up to packaging stations for artisans as well as high-volume e-commerce.

Boston Dynamics Adds Capabilities to Spot Robot, Names Levatas as Certified Technology Partner

June 7, 2023 · Boston Dynamics has partnered with Levatas to add visual inspection capabilities to Spot, and it has added safety functionality and hardware to the quadruped robot.

60 Seconds with Brian Feehan, President of Industrial Truck Association (ITA)

June 7, 2023 · Our editor sat down with Brian Feehan, President of Industrial Truck Association (ITA) to discuss the association and National Forklift Safety Day

Five bright ideas (you may have missed)

June 6, 2023 · There’s a lot going on out there. So, we did some hunting around and came up with five startups with novel approaches to materials handling and the supply chain. They include two packaging innovations, drones for monitoring inventory, a new approach to safety and a 3D printing platform that…

Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas group celebrates 10th anniversary of National Forklift Safety Day

June 6, 2023 · Logisnext is supporting National Forklift Safety Day through a variety of safety-focused activities. The group, which offers five leading forklift brands--Cat lift trucks, Mitsubishi forklift trucks, Jungheinrich, UniCarriers Forklifts and Rocla AGV Solutions--stresses safety first.

Lumotive and Hokuyo Partner to Build 3D Lidar Sensing Into Industrial Automation

June 1, 2023 · Lumotive said Hokuyo will build the Light Control Metasurface optical semiconductor technology into Hokuyo's sensors for advanced robotics and autonomous systems applications.

Robot Safety Experts Outline Updates to Key Industrial Safety Standards

May 31, 2023 · Robot safety standards organizations are working to keep up with the technology and industrial applications. Experts weigh in on where robotics standards are heading.

Roberta Nelson Shea Reflects on Role in Steering Development of Robotics Safety Standards

May 30, 2023 · Roberta Nelson Shea spoke with Robotics 24/7 to talk how the robotics safety standards have evolved and the work that needs to be done to update them.

Machine Vision Is a Boon for Robot Mobility and Safety

May 30, 2023 · Machine vision and motion control systems have improved and are essential to ensuring robot mobility and safety, according to several technology and industry experts.

Roberta Nelson Shea of Universal Robots Receives Engelberger Award for Her Contributions to Robot Safety

May 25, 2023 · Roberta Nelson Shea received the Engelbarger Award for Application at Automate 2023 for her contribution to global robotics safety efforts across her 40-year career.

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Security For Warehouse and Distribution Centers

May 23, 2023 · With the price of goods continuing to increase due to the looming recession and inflation, cargo theft numbers continue to rise as thieves can generate greater and greater profits on the resale market. If your warehouse, distribution center or truck lot hasn’t been hit yet, it’s only a matter…