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The 10 greatest risks when operating a forklift truck – Part 5: reversing
It’s a familiar problem for forklift operators: the larger the load, the poorer the visibility in front of the truck....
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The 10 greatest risks when operating a forklift truck – Part 4: using a forklift to lift people
You place an empty pallet on the fork, a co-worker hops on, and you raise them both up high, for...
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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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What is… “cloud computing”?
The IT term “cloud” is, very basically, a remote repository of data. It can, for example, be used to store...
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Reducing risks: what should I keep in mind when planning a warehouse?
Warehouse safety is a major issue in intralogistics – how can I actively safeguard workers against accidents and collisions? How...
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Warehouse traffic signage – what stands out?
Signs and symbols are essential to managing road traffic. They ensure the smooth flow of vehicles, prevent dangerous situations and...
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How do I prevent forklifts from swaying in high-bay warehouses?
Storage is going up, quite literally. Goods are now placed at vertiginous heights, with racks often stretching up to as...
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