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Collisions and other calamities – how do you avoid typical warehouse accidents?
Every day, around 50 accidents involving forklift trucks and other equipment occur in warehouses across Germany. Safety solutions and assistance...
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Humans and machines – part 1: how can a forklift driver’s work station be made more ergonomic?
A day’s work in a warehouse can be hard on the human body – the driver’s seat may not encourage...
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Smart watches and other wearables: total surveillance or added safety?
Smart watches don’t just tell the time, they provide, as the name suggests, a variety of intelligent features. This article...
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Lidar sensors: a game-changer for self-driving vehicles?
Times are fast and furious for robotics specialists in the auto industry: Munich-based start-up Blickfeld has recently won the German...
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How do I avoid my forklift tipping over when cornering?
Speed is of the essence in intralogistics. But accident prevention and work safety remain the absolute priority in warehouses. The...
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The 10 greatest risks when operating a forklift truck – Part 3: having the forks raised too high when moving loads
Forklifts are often used to move heavy loads – and every time the forks are lifted or lowered, the vehicle’s...
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The 10 greatest risks when operating a forklift truck – Part 2: using just one fork tine
Instability is a forklift truck driver’s nemesis, and can quickly cause a vehicle to sway during operation. So using a...
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Warehouse safety: How can interactive warning vests help?
Poor-visibility intersections, blind spots, narrow aisles – potential hazards are lurking around every warehouse corner. And there are some alarming...
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The 10 greatest risks when operating a forklift truck – Part 1: driving too fast
Forklift truck safety remains an important and very hot topic. DGUV, the organization responsible for statutory occupational accident insurance in...
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How do I manage who’s operating what forklift?
In many organizations, forklifts and other trucks are used by multiple employees. But not everyone should (and is able to)...
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