This newly updated white paper includes valuable safety and compliance tips from J. J. Keller experts on important forklift topics such as equipment design, modifications/additions, operator training and more.

The Four Lift Synchro-System allows movement of any one lift independently, or pair “A” or pair “B” as subsets, or all four lifts simultaneously.

The Pail Lifter is the fast, safe and easy way to handle 5-gallon paint pails.

The Battery Plate Manipulator Lift/Pitch System is a lift-assist device that allows a single operator to lift 150-pound lead battery plates, re-orient them vertically and move them to an adjacent workstation for further processing.

The PS-1930 is a self-propelled electric scissor lift with a platform height of 19 feet and a working height of 25 feet.

PDL Series Loading Dock Scissor Lifts allow users to transfer loads from a variety of truck bed heights to loading docks up to 59 inches high.

The Speed-Lift Dock Lift allows a forklift operator to safely and quickly raise from the ground up to 58 inches without leaving their seat. Automatic folding ramps open and close to keep the operator safe.

Lifting and carrying objects is common for many workers across the country. But training is important. If performed improperly, lifting and carrying items can lead to injuries.

From boxes of paper near the printer to large packages in the mailroom, office settings contain a number of objects – some quite heavy – that require manual lifting. Are you following safe lifting practices?

These industrial scissor lifts come from the factory fully assembled, allowing customers to avoid costly field assembly by elevator installers.

A 41-year-old framer had been working for two weeks at a residential subcontractor at the site of a new apartment complex. The framer and a co-worker planned to use two scissor lifts in tandem to raise and insert a glulam wooden beam into the side of a horizontal I-beam more than 8 feet above the concrete floor.

Ann Arbor, MI — University of Michigan researchers have developed and tested a set of knee exoskeletons that they say help counteract fatigue during lifting and carrying tasks.

The MLT Series of heavy-duty hydraulic lift tables are designed to handle loads up to 120,000 pounds (96,000 pounds end/side capacity).

Developed to help prevent incidents and discourage traffic around orbital wrappers in bustling facilities, Safety Scanners allow forklift drivers to safely operate the machine while automatically shutting it down when another worker gets too close.

Smartlift's SL 609 Outdoor series is designed for mounting glass, marble, granite, and steel. 

In performance at the Walker, the singer-dancer-composer will explore the 'mystery and beauty' of the original primal instrument.

The monstrous terrorist attack at Crocus City Hall in Russia triggered discussions about the need to reinstate death penalty in the country. It is the legal side of the issue that is being discussed, since the moratorium was established by the Constitutional Court. Russian officials believe that the moratorium on the death penalty that was introduced in Russia in 1996 in connection with the entry into the Council of Europe should be suspended. State Duma speaker Vyacheslav Volodin believes that there is no need for any referendum here — it would only be enough for the Constitutional Court to lift it. Lawyers believe executions will return to Russia Experts maintain that according to the Constitutional Court's clarification from 2009, the binding nature of this or that political decision shall remain unchanged. However, the head of the State Duma Committee on Legislation, Pavel Krasheninnikov, said that there are grounds for lifting the moratorium.

India-centric IT firms saw signs of recovery in the first half of the fiscal year, driven by growing tech spends in North America's BFSI sector, increased hiring, and improved revenue guidance. Experts foresee further tech spending bolstered by Donald Trump's US election win, which may lead to lower business taxes and favor skilled immigration, setting the stage for Indian IT firms to expand and innovate.

Google's head of research, Yossi Matias, emphasizes the enduring importance of coding skills in an AI-driven world. While acknowledging AI's growing role in software development, Matias argues that basic coding knowledge is crucial for understanding and leveraging AI's potential. He compares coding to math, suggesting that both are fundamental for navigating an increasingly tech-reliant society.

In a meeting with IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, held earlier this week, the companies said the import licensing requirement puts "unnecessary pressure" since there is no ecosystem in place in India at present to manufacture these products such as laptops, tablets and servers, executives present at the meeting told ET.

Grey struggled to make a decision, Myke is back in lockdown, and they are both excited about the promise of new Macs.

After learning the trades during two tours in the Navy Seabees, Guy M. Cooper Sr. decided to start his own business — Guy M. Cooper Plumbing & Heating was founded in 1930. While the mechanical contracting firm has a long, storied history of providing high quality work and high quality jobs for all its employees, the third-generation owners Gary Cooper and Glenn Cooper decided it was time for a rebrand in 2021.

Delve into the critical guidelines and practices underpinning safe industrial operations, along with the potential consequences of overlooking them.

Not only does OSHA have regulations for the forklifts themselves, they also have specific requirements for forklift operators. The Powered Industrial Truck Standard outlines the topics that must be included during training, as well as requirements for refresher trainings.

The new device includes an anti-overload sensor and an alarm to alert operators of potential risks.

Whether they’re scissor lifts, boom lifts or some other kind of powered, mobile platform used to elevate workers to various heights, aerial lifts are very useful – and potentially dangerous. Aerial lifts can be found at construction and telecommunications job sites and in warehouses. They’re used for everything from painting, drywall installation, maintenance, moving materials – even changing lightbulbs.

Combilift, based in Ireland, focuses on sustainability to reduce environmental footprint and increase safety. Visiting their plant, I got an inside look. 

As beverage-makers look to align taste profiles with the growing demands on health-and-wellness products, suppliers are crafting solutions that support those goals.

From SKU proliferation to employee safety and retention, experts highlight how lift truck solutions are working to transform beverage warehousing.

The new ZLS-T from Southworth is an extension of the popular ZLS line of floor height lifts. 

BZBGEAR is proud to be part of the Worship Audio Visual Experience Conference and Expo—bringing together leading manufacturers and church experts to help grow engagement and devotion.

Nibav Lifts Launches Innovative Series 4 Home Lifts

Award-winning fashion designer and fitness entrepreneur Victoria Napolitano is set to release her inspirational film, Ageless, which chronicles her remarkable journey of resilience and perseverance.

The West Virginia Intermediate Court of Appeals upheld a finding that a worker was entitled to an additional permanent partial disability award. Case: Zavala v. Concrete Pipe & Precast Martinsburg, No.

The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries said a Seattle construction company is facing $155,300 in fines for knowingly putting workers at serious risk of injury or death by…

A worker collecting benefits for a back injury is facing fraud charges after he was reportedly observed lifting weights at a gym that exceeded the five-pound restriction his physician imposed,…

Oftentimes balance issues influence restrictions about lifting heavy objects after a brain injury.

ETSI releases Technical Report on requirements for smart lifts for IoT

Sophia Antipolis, 4 June 2020

To facilitate upcoming standards, the ETSI SmartM2M technical committee has released ETSI TR 103 546, a Technical Report on smart lifts, collecting and developing the type and range of data which should be exchanged between lifts and their relevant management applications. This study paves the way for technical requirements to monitor the activities and the performance of such lifts and describe their interaction with IoT devices and applications.

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New essay by Kevin K. Gaines, "Racial Uplift Ideology in the Era of the Negro Problem," added to Freedom's Story: Teaching African American Literature and History, TeacherServe from the National Humanities Center.

India lifts export restrictions on rice

Assessing impacts on global markets and African consumers.

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N Clifton will be closed to auto traffic between N Broadway and W Lawrence to allow crews to dissemble the construction gantry system.

This product allows technicians to safely lift, move, and set commercial rooftop a/c units up to 27-ton capacity or 2,500 lbs.

Framework of Internet of things based monitoring and management for lifts

A roofing accident across the pond serves as a reminder to take precautions when using lifts, especially when near roads and streets.

Will Twitter’s redesign attract new users or has that bird already flown?

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Founded in 1978, Sealey Tools is well-known nationally and internationally as a leading brand of professional tools and workshop equipment. When the company experienced an unexpected, significant and sustained increase in orders during the Covid pandemic lockdown, its warehouse was under extreme pressure to keep up with such an unprecedented upturn in demand.