Circumventing disasters such as injury and illness begins with trying to control a hazard to protect employees, and control of safety hazards begins with proactive measures.
An industrial business needs industrial solutions. This is a logical statement that is often not applied in practice. Many companies engaged in heavy industrial and other demanding, dangerous work opt for off-the-shelf consumer-grade technology for their workers, potentially slowing them down and even putting them at risk.
Rite-Hite has added another option to its new lineup of high-performance rubber doors with the Raptor Max. Able to cover openings as large as 20’ tall by 20’ wide, Raptor Max doors are made from ¼” SBR (styrene-butadiene) rubber that make them extremely durable in the most extreme conditions.
It’s no secret. Prices on everything have gone up and are going higher. What’s more, we can expect things to get worse — potentially much worse — before they get better. Rising costs are putting all types of industrial facilities in a bind.
Demand for goods is likely at an all-time high. Many people who were stuck at home during the pandemic restrictions opted to make home improvements and upgrades. Combine that with significant supply chain slow-downs and there is a recipe for extreme demand.
Loading docks are a key part of any warehouse or factory that regularly moves products in and out of the facility. The perpetual movement of people, equipment, and merchandise through these spaces can create a dangerous environment for staff and visitors. What does it take to design a safe and efficient loading dock?
Ensuring safety on an industrial site is critical, whether it’s a warehouse, construction site or loading dock. Many factors play a role in guaranteeing safety, making it challenging for facilities to keep workers out of harm’s way.