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March 19, 2010
By: CartPro
Category: Business Tips, Material Handling, OSHA, Productivity Tips, Products, Safety and Ergonomics, Warehousing
Many things located in your workplace; things that you use every single day without a second though, things as common as pallets, ladders, hand trucks can all prove to be dangerous if not used properly. Many of the pieces of equipment that you use on a regular basis, the things that you come in contact with so often that you take their necessity for granted, can pose a serious health risk to you and others if they aren’t in good condition or if they aren’t properly used.
Regular inspections of all equipment should be made to ensure that everything is in good working condition, regular maintenance should be performed on any equipment that contains moving parts and you should ensure that all of your employees are educated on the proper use of the equipment.
The equipment that you use everyday needs to be: properly used by your employees, in good working condition and capable of handling the work that you are using it for. Many workplace injuries can be avoided simply by the use of the right equipment for the task at hand. The electric carts and lifts offered by DJ Products are easy to operate – your employees can be trained quickly to operate these lifts properly, safely and efficiently. They are quiet – the rest of your employees won’t be distracted by excessive noise while DJ Product’s equipment is operating. They are highly efficient and have long battery life – your employees won’t be stuck with an unfinished load of material in the middle of your warehouse due to the fact that their cart died. All of these attributes will make your warehouse more efficient and much safer for all of your employees.
Safety should be a prime concern when you work in material handling – and safety starts with the right equipment for the job and properly trained employees. You can make your operation as safe as possible and dramatically increase your company’s efficiency by using the right equipment for the job.
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March 05, 2010
By: CartPro
Category: Business Tips, Material Handling, Productivity Tips, Safety and Ergonomics, Warehousing, ergonomics, fulfillment
Too many warehouses and material handling companies view safety as secondary in order of importance compared to customer service – but a clean, safe and clutter free workplace can have a huge effect on productivity.
Organization is key in being able to deliver optimal customer service as orders can be pulled, stationed, packed and shipped much more quickly and efficiently in an environment that is clutter free and safe. There is also a much lower chance of injury in an environment that is organized, properly equipped and well designed.
Warehouse and plant managers shouldn’t wait for fire or safety inspection time to roll around to get their operations organized and clean - the possibility for greatly increased productivity and, in turn, an increase in the bottom line along with a loyal customer base are readily available for business that can provide lightning quick and pin point accurate service.
Employees who work in atmospheres where the equipment is outdated and unreliable are more likely to have to perform the brunt of their jobs manually; this can lead to oversights and errors that may affect the accuracy of orders and of your inventory. It can also result in material being left in areas that weren’t necessarily meant for storage, potentially leading to accidents or injuries.
Upgrading your material handling equipment to battery powered carts that are quiet, ergonomic and long lasting will allow your employees to work at a faster pace without having to worry about resorting to manual handling when the equipment fails. Nothing hurts moral and performance worse than equipment failure during the picking or stocking of a large order when the pressure is on to perform.
Electric Carts from DJ Products have the power to last for an entire, fast paced shift of shipping/receiving without any worry about failure. This means that your employees can fully receive stock orders and put them away, or pull and stage large orders without interruption – with the right equipment; your warehouse will be clean, organized and operating at the highest possible level of efficiency.
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June 01, 2009
By: CartPro
Category: Material Handling, Products, Safety and Ergonomics
Need a smart, safe, easy way to haul trash, waste and debris around your facility? DJ Products’ motorized dump hopper is the perfect solution. This heavy-duty, battery-powered tilt truck is designed to haul 2,000 pounds of trash or debris. Eliminating the manual pushing and pulling of heavy trash carts that can cause debilitating and costly musculoskeletal injuries in your work force, DJ Products’ motorized dump hopper is ergonomically designed to allow a single operator to effortlessly transport and relocate trash and waste materials. Easily operated via a conveniently-placed, ergonomically-designed twist handle grip, this battery-powered tilt truck does all the work, taking the load off your workers and preventing the risk of musculoskeletal injury.
Popular with a diverse group of our customers, DJ Products’ ergonomically-designed powered dump hopper is being used to haul heavy trash and debris in factories, schools, distribution facilities, convention centers, hospitals and warehouses effectively and efficiently. Even filled with heavy trash, our dump hopper is designed for safe and easy turning and maneuvering in tight and narrow spaces by workers of any size or physical ability. Ergonomic design insures that the cart, not your workers, carries the burden, removing risk of injury to sensitive arm, shoulder, back, and leg muscles.
When material handling equipment forces a worker to contort his body to push, pull, maneuver tooperate it, muscle fatigue sets in. Workers take more breaks to alleviate sore muscles, decreasing work efficiency and production. Repeated muscle strain most often leads to potentially debilitating musculoskeletal injuries and the high medical bills, insurance costs, worker’s compensation and lost man-hour expenses such injuries entail. Ergonomically-designed material handling equipment is made to conform to the worker, allowing workers of various sizes and physical abilities to comfortably and easily perform the same task using the same equipment. Ergonomic equipment improves worker efficiency, productivity and morale.
A heavy-duty, 24-volt motor easily moves heavy loads up to 2,000 pounds. The ergonomic variable-speed twist grip allows operators to quickly maneuver forwards or backwards at speeds from 0 to 3 mph without risking carpal tunnel injury. Powered by two 12-volt batteries, this powered tilt truck can perform for an entire 8-hour shift without recharging, ensuring efficient waste hauling for the duration of the shift. DJ Products’ highly versatile dump hopper is available in a variety of sizes and can be customized to any application or environment. Click here for more information and to view a video of DJ Products’ motorized dump hopper in action.
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