随着2018年的结束,让我们花一些时间reflect on our most popular blog posts. Starting at #10 our list covers product reviews, information on batteries, forklift technicians, safety and more.
Which topic wasthemost popular? Scroll through the post to find out.
10.Product Review: Taylor-Dunn Bigfoot Electric Cart
9.Review: Konecranes High-Capacity Forklifts
Supporting the Produce industry in Salinas, the Konecranes are a reliable and high-quality forklift. The Konecranes forklift has not only exceeded our expectations as a company but it has continued to exceed our customers’ expectations, providing them with a reliable forklift they can count on for their operation.Read more.
8.Single-Double Forklift Attachments
It’s been said that the single-double forklift attachment may have beenthe greatest thing to happen to material handling productivity in the last thirty years. The single-double allows a standard forklift to carry two pallets at a time instead of one.
Moving double the loads means fewer trips and greater productivity, and side-shifting allows faster, more accurate loading of trucks and containers.Read more.
7.Dock Levelers Vs. Edge of Docks
6.Thin Plate Pure Lead Forklift Batteries vs. Lithium Ion
5.How Much is My Used Forklift Worth?
Whether you're looking to trade-in a used forklift or sell a forklift due to changing operational needs, you may be wondering, how much is my used forklift worth? There are several factors buyers use to calculate the value of a used forklift including hours, age and mast specs. Equipment appearance and maintenance history can also influence the price. Read the post to learn more.Read more.
4.Is a Lithium Ion Forklift Battery Worth the Extra Expense?
In the material handling industry, productivity and efficiency are two important keys to success. There are only so many hours in the day, so whenever a company can find a way to do more in less time, they gain a competitive advantage. For some operations, lithium-ion forklift batteries provide that extra edgeby reducing labor costs and improving productivity.In this article, we’ll answer common questions about lithium-ion (L-I) forklift batteries including: - How long does it take to charge a lithium-ion forklift battery and- When are lithium-ion forklift batteries worth the extra cost?Read more.
3.Kirk Hamre - Moving to SoCal
2.Career Options for Auto Mechanics - Forklift Technician
If you're an auto mechanic looking for better pay and a family-friendly company, consider becoming a forklift technician with Toyota Material Handling Northern California (TMH). According to independent research conducted by Toyota, the average forklift mechanic salary is $50,440/year. Compare this to the average salary of $39,980 for an auto mechanic.
Forklift mechanic salaries vary by location and level of experience. That said, TMH offers competitive wages and excellent benefits. Also, as the graphicin this postillustrates, mechanics can generally expect to make more as a forklift technician than an auto mechanic.Read more.
And now, ladies and gentlemen, the #1 Most Popular Blog post of 2018…
1.Common Forklift Operator Injuries and How to Prevent Them
Sitting for long periods, twisting into awkward positions and spending all day riding in a machine with no suspension are just a few reasons forklift operators find themselves with musculoskeletal and repetitive use injuries.
Lower back pain, musculoskeletal and repetitive strain injuries are some of the most common reasons for absenteeism and workers comp claims. According to a report on OSHA’s website: Work-related musculoskeletal disorders are the most widespread occupational health hazard facing our Nation today. Nearly two million workers suffer work-related musculoskeletal disorders every year, and about 600,000 lose time from work as a result. Although the median number of lost workdays associated with these incidents is seven days, the most severe injuries can put people out of work for months and even permanently disable them. In addition, $1 of every $3 spent on workers' compensation stems from insufficient ergonomic protection. The direct costs attributable to MSDs are $15 to $20 billion per year, with total annual costs reaching $45 to $54 billion.In this post, we’ll uncover the most common injuries forklift operators experience, and how operators, facility managers, and fleet managers can prevent them.Read more.
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