Workplaces are like baseball stadiums.  Stick with us on this. They’re similar in function, but every one of them has quirks that sets them apart from the others, and necessitates the establishment of ground rules that are unique to each park. For example, the old Tiger Stadium at the corner of Michigan and Trumball avenues in Detroit had...

You know your forklift as an integral part of your facility, performing tasks and keeping products and materials moving.  You probably don’t give your forklifts a second thought beyond operating them safely (of course) and keeping your business moving forward. But the forklift actually has a rich history and played a large role in the...

There are a few things to check for before you operate material handling equipment for the day.  Matt Cox goes over the basics of a pre-shift forklift...

Not to be a downer, but the numbers are alarming.  According to OSHA, forklift accidents are responsible for 100 deaths a year.  Nearly 35,000 workers are seriously injured, and nearly 62,000 minor injuries take place in and around forklifts. That’s just under 100,000 accidents involving one of the most frequently used pieces of equipment...

You may decide buying a forklift outright doesn’t fit into your plans, or your finances.  That’s ok- you have other options- specifically two lease plans and even a Rent-to-Own option. These are structured much like the plans you might find if you’re leasing a car for your family. An FMV lease carries a lower monthly payment that keeps...

Laying the foundation of success started early for the Doosan Company.  In 1896, Park Seung-jik opened a small store in Seoul, Korea, that made and sold a cosmetic powder - 29 years later this store would be named 'Doosan Store' and become a corporation.  Doosan is made up two Korean words: 'Doo' means a unit of grain, while 'San' means a...

With the new year approaching, many of us will be making resolutions to get healthier, maybe drop a few pounds and eat better. We’re asking you to make the same commitment to your forklift in the new year, and to do that, much like you do with yourself- you have to understand the difference between “Preventative” and “Routine”...

From your standard pallet-mounted load to rolls of carpet or bales of cotton there are as many types of loads as you can imagine. So, what do you need to consider for your forklift depending on the load you are moving most often? Since we love lists so much- here is a list of the Four Things You Should Consider in Your Loads, and Your...

It’s a common hazard of the workplace, employees come and go. So, what happens if you suddenly find yourself in need of a forklift operator?  Do you know what to look for? You know your driver must be 18 years of age or older. Check. What about training?  It used to be a generic forklift operator license was good enough and covered every...

Our commitment to you, the potential forklift owner, begins at the moment you realize you need a forklift. Our staff can help you determine what type of forklift is best for you by coming to your worksite and evaluating the loads you’ll be moving, the width and height of your aisles and even the condition of the surface the lift will be...