In the material handling industry, many people use the terms ‘preventative’ and ‘routine’ interchangeably when in fact they are worlds apart. Everyone needs to know the difference. The definition of routine maintenance is simple, small-scale activities (usually requiring only minimal skills or training) associated with regular (daily,...

Sometimes buying a new forklift just isn't in the budget.  Used forklifts are a clear alternative.  Here are a few pointers to point you in the right direction: Used forklifts should really only be used in a single shift situation, no more than 4-5 hours a day, each day of the week Know what capacity and height you need There are...

Just like you do spring cleaning for your house, you should be doing it for your material handling equipment, too! Here are some tips and observations you'll want to read to ensure that you are keeping your equipment maintained and working efficiently. It is required by OSHA that you have operators utilize a daily check list and provide...

Many articles and blogs give time discussing the safety of operating forklifts, but a very important aspect of safety is the proper way to handle propane.  Below are some bulleted points to follow when handling, changing, and filling new and used propane tanks. Be sure propane decals are always legible on the LP tank.  Each decal will list...